Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Academic Profile for 2025

Four Year Graduation Rate
44%

Six Year Graduation Rate
54%

Eight Year Graduation Rate
54%

Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1

First Year Retention Rate
67%


Distribution of Students per State

for the first-year class of
294
students in 2022

(Hover in each state to view details of distribution)

None
1 To 5
6 To 15
16 To 25
26 To 50
51 and Above

Student Race, Ethnicity, and Age Information


Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity for the 2022 school year

Students Total
1,080

Total Enrollment by Age for the 2022 school year

Students Total
1,080

Other Learning Opportunities
Distance learning
Undergraduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Special learning
ROTC - Air Force
ROTC - Army
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)


Accreditation

Institutional

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Agency Period of Accreditation Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
01/01/1915 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
07/01/1913 - 01/01/1914
Terminated
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Central Methodist University - Clinton)
12/18/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Clinton)
08/01/2008 - 01/07/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Clinton)
08/01/2008 - 04/01/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Columbia)
01/02/2005 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Desloge (East Missouri Action Agency))
08/01/2007 - 04/01/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Desloge (East Missouri Action Agency))
08/01/2007 - 08/20/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Eureka Springs)
03/17/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at SLCC)
08/31/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Grandin)
08/01/2003 - 03/25/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Howardville (DEAC))
03/18/2008 - 03/25/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Linn)
12/19/2011 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Macon)
12/18/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at St. Lous (Earth City))
08/01/2005 - 04/01/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Moberly)
03/18/2008 - 03/25/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Lake of the Ozarks)
08/01/2008 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Mineral Area College)
08/01/1989 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Three Rivers Community College)
08/01/2008 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Rolla)
01/02/2004 - 08/18/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at State Fair Community College)
10/01/2003 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Sikeston (DEAC))
04/01/2008 - 04/01/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Sikeston (DEAC))
04/01/2008 - 08/17/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at St. Charles County)
08/31/2009 - 04/01/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at St. Charles County)
08/31/2009 - 04/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at St. Louis (St. Anthony's))
08/01/2005 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at St. Louis (Urban League))
01/02/2006 - 04/01/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at St. Louis (Urban League))
01/02/2006 - 08/17/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Florissant Valley (St. Louis Community College))
08/01/2008 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at St. Louis (Child Day Care Association))
08/01/2008 - 03/01/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at St. Louis (Child Day Care Association))
08/01/2008 - 04/01/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Maryland Heights)
12/18/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at St. Peters)
08/01/2006 - 04/01/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Trenton)
08/01/2005 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at East Central College)
01/01/1993 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Waynesville)
12/20/2010 - 04/01/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Waynesville)
12/20/2010 - 08/17/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at CMU-JRMC)
05/23/2012 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Arnold)
04/16/2013 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Hillsboro)
04/16/2013 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Mercy Saint Louis)
04/16/2013 - Current
Preaccredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Mercy-Washington)
04/16/2013 - 12/12/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Wentzville)
06/01/2005 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Marshall)
01/02/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Fulton)
07/01/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Kennett)
04/01/2008 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at OTC)
09/25/2013 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University CMU at Neosho)
04/01/2014 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Dexter)
09/22/2014 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Sikeston)
09/22/2014 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Central Methodist University at Lutheran School of Nursing-CMU)
02/17/2015 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(CMU-Kennett)
10/18/2016 - Current
Accredited
Specialized

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Agency / Program Period of Accreditation Status
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
[Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant]
05/04/2016 - Current
Preaccredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
[Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels]
10/28/2006 - Current
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
[Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels]
04/25/2009 - Current
Accredited
Missouri State Board of Nursing
[Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Programs]
07/01/1974 - Current
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
[Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs]
09/01/1950 - Current
Accredited
Missouri State Board of Nursing
[Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Programs]
(Central Methodist University at Columbia)
07/01/1974 - Current
Accredited
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