More selective than 88% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
4% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 58% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 440 | 490 |
| SAT math | 520 | 555 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 960 | 1045 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 57% | 440–490 | 520–555 | 17–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | 488–553 | 553–585 | 19–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences compared with other Missouri colleges?
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis | 12% | 94% | $21,786 |
| 3 | William Jewell College | 38% | 68% | $17,562 |
| 4 | Kansas City Art Institute | 55% | 58% | $27,650 |
| 5 | Lindenwood University | 57% | 49% | $19,638 |
| 6 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 57% | 51% | $22,766 |
| 7 | Drury University | 58% | 62% | $20,831 |
| 8 | University of Missouri-St Louis | 63% | 57% | $15,071 |
| 9 | University of Central Missouri | 64% | 54% | $14,462 |
| 10 | Southwest Baptist University | 68% | 55% | $21,677 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences admissions questions
What is the Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences acceptance rate?
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences accepts 57% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,010 of 1,149 applicants were admitted.
Does Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences require the SAT or ACT?
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 4% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 58% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?
The middle 50% of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences enrolled first-year students scored 960–1045 on the SAT and 17–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (237 of 1,010).
Is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences getting harder to get into?
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences accepted 57% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences overview