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University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO·Public·5,653 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for in-state Missouri residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,653 students.

69%
Accept
5,653
Students
$15,336
Net Price
49%
Grad Rate
$42,600
Earnings
10 yr
$15,750
Debt

About This School

University of Central Missouri is a public institution located in Warrensburg, Missouri with approximately 5,653 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Central Missouri has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,336 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $42,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) is a public university in Warrensburg, Missouri, United States.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the affordable net price of $15,336/year and modest debt load make the financials manageable, but a 49% graduation rate means roughly half of students who start don't finish — that's a real red flag worth asking about on a campus visit. Median earnings of $42,600 a decade out are modest but align reasonably well with the low debt, so graduates who do finish aren't drowning financially. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but come in with a strategy — this is a school where self-motivation matters.

Founded
1871
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Education15%
Business & Marketing13%
Health Professions10%
Computer Science7%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Communications4%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

David CookCarrie NationChuck PalumboVicky HartzlerKiersten WarrenTolga ÇevikErika KinseyBrian Thomas SmithMichael HicksJames O. McKinseyButch Reed

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1090

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,739
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,064
Avg Net Price
$15,336
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants26%
Median debt at graduation$15,750

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
49%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
70%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,750
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$35,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.7x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White76%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino7%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,653 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of Central Missouri

108 W South Street

Warrensburg, MO 64093

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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