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Saint Louis, MO · Fayette, MO
| Missouri Baptist University | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $27,006/yr | $14,601/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $21,808/yr | $14,601/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,500 | $17,619 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $24,022/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,332/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $29,678/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,420/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $239/mo | $187/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,134/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,039/yr | $8,742/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,298/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,273/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $49,257/yr | $22,310/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,612/yr | $7,440/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $34,612/yr | $7,440/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 11% | 32% |
| Students taking federal loans | 19% | 21% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 69% | 88% |
| SAT average | 910 | 1120 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 12–18 | 19–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 10–17 · Math 14–17 | English 19–24 · Math 19–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,195 | 280 |
| Students accepted | 766 | 244 |
| Students who enrolled | 264 | 218 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 34% | 89% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 4% | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 7% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 48% | No data reported |
| Freshmen who come back | 65% | 53% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $46,660/yr | $48,991/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $33,739–$66,153 | $34,222–$74,400 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 65% |
| White students graduating | 54% | 0% |
| Black students graduating | 25% | No data reported |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $38,997/yr | $43,860/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 71% |
| Graduate on time | 31% | No data reported |
| Pell students who graduate | 42% | No data reported |
| First-gen students who finish | 45% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | 45% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 50% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $42,247/yr | $46,676/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Health Professions 22% · Education 12% | Education 41% · Health Professions 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Education — 41% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 22% of degrees | Health Professions — 21% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Family & Consumer Sciences — 3% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Education, Other — $83,275/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $95,405/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,488 | 2,092 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 28 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 741 | 337 |
| Average professor pay | $6,803/mo | $6,109/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $40,503 | $38,484 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Rural (distant) |
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Fayette, MO |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1957 | No data reported |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 4.5% | 0% |
| Men | 45% | 48% |
| Women | 55% | 52% |
| White students | 71% | 75% |
| Black students | 14% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Asian students | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 2.6% |
| Other / not reported | 3.6% | 7.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 36% | 44% |
| Part-time students | 13% | 51% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.8% | 41% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $4,969/yr | $2,251/yr |
| Endowment | $5.1M | $16.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 398 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 27 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 780 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $16.4M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $23.6M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $24.4M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $38,676 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.