University of Central Missouri
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Missouri residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,648 students.
About This School
University of Central Missouri is a public institution located in Warrensburg, Missouri with approximately 5,648 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Central Missouri has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,462 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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University of Central Missouri in the news
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,648 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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