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Central Methodist, founded in 1855, is a church-affiliated college of liberal arts and vocational education. Its 52-acre campus, designated a National Historic District, is located in the small town of Fayette, midway between St. Louis and Kansas City.

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Private
studentType
Coed
1,040
Undergraduates
515
Men - 49.5%
526
Women - 50.5%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
63% of 1,306 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
August 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.47 (based on weighted GPAs)
SAT Math
503 average
440-565 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
515 average
483-548 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
21 average
18-24 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$43,438
Tuition and Fees
$30,320
Room and Board
$10,080
Average Percent of Need Met
70%
Average Freshman Award
$28,883
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$37,166
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
75
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Fayette Population
2,682
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
70% of all students
Mascot
Eagle
Sororities
32% of women participate
Fraternities
15% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.5%
Asian
0.1%
Black/African-American
16.1%
Hispanic/Latino
9%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
7.4%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
65.9%
Unknown
0.8%
International Students
8.2% from 38 countries
First-Year Students Returning
63.9%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
41.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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