More selective than 27% of Missouri colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $22,310. College Scorecard.
Higher than 0% of Missouri colleges we cover and 0% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 51% of Missouri colleges we cover and 38% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies acceptance rate & admissions
Of 280 applicants, Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies admitted 244 and 218 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies majors, earnings & careers
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies offers 27 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Education · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
Highest-earning majors at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $85,140 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science | $59,648 | $25,000 |
| Accounting | $52,836 | $25,418 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $51,637 | $27,000 |
| Business | $51,274 | $22,732 |
| Biology | $46,344 | $23,250 |
| Criminal Justice | $45,805 | $26,000 |
| Education, Other | $43,653 | — |
Quick list of all 27 majors
- Accounting$52,836
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services—
- Biology$46,344
- Business$51,274
- Chemistry—
- Communications—
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Computer Science$59,648
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications—
- Criminal Justice$45,805
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$35,452
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Education, Other$43,653
- English—
- Health Administration—
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other—
- Human Development and Family Studies$39,671
- Management Science / Analytics—
- Mathematics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$51,637
- Nursing$85,140
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management—
- Psychology$42,219
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Public Administration—
- Sociology—
- Special Education—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Columbia
Overall prices in the Columbia, MO area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $990. Housing costs 31% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 42 inches of rain a year, 10 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Howard County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Howard County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Missouri by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | 88% | $14,601 | 0% | $48,991 | This school |
| Avila University | 88% | $16,053 | 52% | $52,773 | |
| Webster University | 86% | $27,047 | 64% | $50,876 | |
| Urshan University | 84% | $14,779 | 45% | — | |
| Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | 96% | $23,006 | 48% | $50,535 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies would cost you $1,452 less per year than Avila University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies.
- Avila University gives aided families $26,334 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Missouri resident | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | Avila University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $22,310 | $50,096 | −$27,786 |
| Average grants | −$7,709 | −$34,043 | +$26,334 |
| You pay | $14,601 | $16,053 | −$1,452 |
“+” means Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
What is the Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies acceptance rate?
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies accepts 88% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 244 of 280 applicants were admitted.
How much does Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $22,310 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,601 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $14,601 and families earning $110k+ pay —.
How much do Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies graduates earn?
Former Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies students earn a median $48,991 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies graduation rate?
0% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 53% return for their second year.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-methodist-university-college-of-graduate-and-extended-studies (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).