University of Central Missouri

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,758

8.84% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$13,852

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.41%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

75.8%

5,103 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

10,530

64.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

52.5%

861 Graduates

About

University of Central Missouri is a higher education institution located in Johnson County, MO. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Central Missouri were Computer Science (317 degrees awarded), Information Technology (51 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (47 degrees).

In 2021, 3,103 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Central Missouri. 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,028 degrees), 10.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (201 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Central Missouri is $7,758, which is $−15,426 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Central Missouri is $7,758, which is $−15,426 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,852.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending University of Central Missouri received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,758

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Central Missouri was $7,758. The cost of tuition at University of Central Missouri is $−15,426 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$13,852

2021 Value

3.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Central Missouri had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,852. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Central Missouri grew by 3.42%.

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

$9,196

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Central Missouri was of $9,196 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.61% between 2020 and 2021.

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

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at University of Central Missouri received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 24.3% with respect to 2020, when 74% 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.

1.41%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Central Missouri was 1.41%, which represents 39 out of the 2774 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 5,103 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 9.94% annual growth. Out of those 5,103 applicants, 3,867 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.8% acceptance rate.

There were 10,530 students enrolled at University of Central Missouri in 2021.

University of Central Missouri has an overall enrollment yield of 29.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,867

Accepted Out of 5,103

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Central Missouri was 75.8% (3,867 admissions from 5,103 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 63.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 9.94%, while admissions grew by 7.33%..

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.

Enrollment

University of Central Missouri had a total enrollment of 10,530 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Central Missouri is 6,803 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,727. This means that 64.6% 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 68.8% White, 6.49% Black or African American, 4.88% Hispanic or Latino, 3.89% Two or More Races, 1.1% Asian, 0.209% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.095% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Central Missouri in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.3%), followed by White Male (35.5%) and Black or African American Female (4.85%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (14.7%), followed by White Male (6.2%) and Black or African American Female (1.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Central Missouri in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,530 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Central Missouri is 6,803 and the part-time enrollment is 3,727. This means that 64.6% of students enrolled at University of Central Missouri are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

71%

2021 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
7,246 enrolled students
Black or African American
683 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
514 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Central Missouri is 68.8% White, 6.49% Black or African American, 4.88% Hispanic or Latino, 3.89% Two or More Races, 1.1% Asian, 0.209% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.095% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 97 students (0.921%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 509 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 (2,028 degrees awarded). There were 10.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (201 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Central Missouri is Computer Science (317 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (51 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (47 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Library Science (25 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (294 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (531 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 (1,603,743 people), Software developers (520,279 people), Secondary school teachers (404,284 people), Education administrators (249,570 people), and Other managers (223,807 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Central Missouri in 2021 are Library Science (25 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (294 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (531 degrees), EDUCATION. (591 degrees), and Protective Services (221 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Central Missouri are Library Science (25 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (294 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (531 degrees), EDUCATION. (591 degrees), and Protective Services (221 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,694,095 people), Computer Systems Design (602,685 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (360,169 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (289,414 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (169,813 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
143 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
112 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
103 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Central Missouri was Registered Nursing with 143 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,297

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,806

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,297 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Missouri, which is 0.718 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,806).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 204 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Missouri in Computer Science, which is 1.17 times more than the 175 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 185 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Missouri in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 26.4 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 30% 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, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Central Missouri is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.63% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,028 degrees awarded
Black or African American
201 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
132 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Central Missouri is white (2,028 degrees awarded). There were 10.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (201 degrees).

0.548% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,241 degrees awarded
White Male
787 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
121 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Central Missouri is white female (1,241 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (787 degrees).

Operations

University of Central Missouri has an endowment valued at nearly $65.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 510k (0.783%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Central Missouri had a total salary expenditure of 184M. University of Central Missouri employs 97 Professors, 96 Instructors and 72 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Central Missouri are Female Instructor (67), Male Professor (62), and Male Associate professor (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Central Missouri are: Management, with 141 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 122 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 104 employees.

Endowment

$65.1M

2021 Endowment

27.7%

growth from 2020

University of Central Missouri has an endowment valued at about $65.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Central Missouri grew 27.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.7M 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

$71.1M

2021 Salaries

3.98%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Central Missouri paid a median of $71.1M in salaries, which represents 38.7% of their overall expenditure ($184M) and a 3.98% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$28.8M

Instructional Salaries

400

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Central Missouri paid a total of $28.8M to 400 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

97 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

141 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Central Missouri were Professor with 97 employees, Instructor with 96 employees, and Associate professor with 72 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Central Missouri were Management with 141 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 122 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 104 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Central Missouri was Female Instructor with 67 employees, Male Professor with 62 employees, and Male Associate professor with 43 employees.

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