University of Central Missouri

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,325

3.54% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,728

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

68.6%

4,966 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

12,788

58.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49.4%

821 Graduates

About

University of Central Missouri is a higher education institution located in Johnson County, MO. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Central Missouri were Computer Science (1,170 degrees awarded), Information Technology (202 degrees), and Computer Systems Analysis (98 degrees).

In 2023, 3,975 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Central Missouri. 50.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,868 degrees), 10.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (179 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Central Missouri is $8,325, which is $−16,250 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Central Missouri was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,588 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Central Missouri is $8,325, which is $16,250 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,728.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending University of Central Missouri received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,325

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Central Missouri was $8,325. The cost of tuition at University of Central Missouri is $−16,250 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Central Missouri (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,728

2023 Value

4.04%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Central Missouri had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,728. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Central Missouri grew by 4.04%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Central Missouri (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,699

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Central Missouri was of $9,699 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.64% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Central Missouri (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at University of Central Missouri received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 28.6% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Central Missouri (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Central Missouri was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2588 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Central Missouri received 4,966 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.541% annual growth. Out of those 4,966 applicants, 3,407 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.6% acceptance rate.

There were 12,788 students enrolled at University of Central Missouri in 2023.

University of Central Missouri has an overall enrollment yield of 31.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,407

Accepted Out of 4,966

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Central Missouri was 68.6% (3,407 admissions from 4,966 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 71.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 0.541%, while admissions declined by 4.35%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Central Missouri (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at University of Central Missouri in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Central Missouri had a total enrollment of 12,788 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Central Missouri is 7,509 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,279. This means that 58.7% of students enrolled at University of Central Missouri are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Central Missouri, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.8% White, 5.33% Black or African American, 3.89% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% Two or More Races, 0.954% Asian, 0.305% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Central Missouri in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.4%), followed by White Male (35.3%) and Black or African American Female (4.22%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (7.62%), followed by White Male (2.71%) and Two or More Races Female (0.467%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Central Missouri in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,788 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Central Missouri is 7,509 and the part-time enrollment is 5,279. This means that 58.7% of students enrolled at University of Central Missouri are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Central Missouri (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Central Missouri was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Central Missouri had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Central Missouri (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
7,002 enrolled students
Black or African American
681 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
497 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Central Missouri is 54.8% White, 5.33% Black or African American, 3.89% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% Two or More Races, 0.954% Asian, 0.305% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 166 students (1.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 61 more women than men received degrees from University of Central Missouri. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Central Missouri is white (1,868 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (179 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Central Missouri is Computer Science (1,170 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (202 degrees) and Computer Systems Analysis (98 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Central Missouri, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,673 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (323 degrees), and Library Science (24 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Central Missouri are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,453,141 people), Software developers (623,461 people), Secondary school teachers (467,103 people), Education administrators (243,451 people), and Other managers (205,437 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Central Missouri in 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,673 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (323 degrees), Library Science (24 degrees), Transportation (69 degrees), and Education (522 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Central Missouri are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Architectural & engineering managers, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at University of Central Missouri are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,673 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (323 degrees), Library Science (24 degrees), Transportation (69 degrees), and Education (522 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Central Missouri are Elementary & secondary schools (2,655,308 people), Computer Systems Design (619,742 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (272,639 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (149,076 people), and Insurance carriers (109,401 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Central Missouri.

Most Common (2023)

Computer Science
1,170 degrees awarded
Information Technology
202 degrees awarded
Computer Systems Analysis
98 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at University of Central Missouri was Computer Science with 1,170 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at University of Central Missouri according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,957

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,957 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Missouri, which is 0.97 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,018).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Central Missouri by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 745 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Missouri in Computer Science, which is 1.5 times more than the 497 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 497 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Missouri in Computer Science, which is 0.667 times less than the 745 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 34% of students graduating from University of Central Missouri completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (77.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Central Missouri is Female and Asian (77.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.974% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,868 degrees awarded
Black or African American
179 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
103 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Central Missouri is white (1,868 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (179 degrees).

0.252% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,089 degrees awarded
White Male
779 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
108 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Central Missouri is white female (1,089 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (779 degrees).

Operations

University of Central Missouri has an endowment valued at nearly $73.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.7M (2.31%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Central Missouri had a total salary expenditure of 225M. University of Central Missouri employs 118 Professors, 99 Associate professors and 90 Instructors. Most academics at University of Central Missouri are Male Professor (78), Female Instructor (65), and Male Associate professor (52).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Central Missouri are: Management, with 154 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 130 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 118 employees.

Endowment

$73.8M

2023 Endowment

12.7%

growth from 2022

University of Central Missouri has an endowment valued at about $73.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Central Missouri grew 12.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $24M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Central Missouri (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$83M

2023 Salaries

7.25%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Central Missouri paid a median of $83M in salaries, which represents 36.8% of their overall expenditure ($225M) and a 7.25% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.98% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$30.2M

Instructional Salaries

381

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Central Missouri paid a total of $30.2M to 381 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

118 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

154 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Central Missouri were Professor with 118 employees, Associate professor with 99 employees, and Instructor with 90 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Central Missouri were Management with 154 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 130 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 118 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Instructor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Central Missouri was Male Professor with 78 employees, Female Instructor with 65 employees, and Male Associate professor with 52 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Central Missouri.

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