University of Central Missouri

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With over 150 academic programs, the University of Central Missouri attracts students from all over the world. The university's four colleges offer degrees in areas such as aviation, criminal justice, and military science. Additionally, the College of Education features four specialized departments that prepare graduates for careers as teachers and education administrators. Academically talented prospective students should consider UCM's Honors College. Degree-seekers interested in any major can apply, and honors students benefit from one-on-one advising. The program also awards exclusive scholarships and study abroad grants. Seniors in the Honors Program complete an extended honors project similar to a master's thesis. UCM accepts GED diplomas and the Common Application. To gain admission, applicants should have either an excellent high school GPA or satisfactory ACT score. Active-duty military personnel pay a reduced per-credit tuition rate at this Missouri university. Incoming degree-seekers submit only one form to apply to all university-funded scholarship opportunities.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

72% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

75% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Considered (not required)	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

68%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✕	✕
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✕	✕
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✕	✕
7	Education	✕	✔	✕
8	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✕
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✕	✕
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
11	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✕
12	History	✔	✕	✕
13	History	✔	✕	✕
14	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
15	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✕	✕
16	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
17	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✕	✕
18	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✕
19	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✕	✕
20	Physical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
21	Psychology	✔	✕	✕
22	Security And Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
23	Social Sciences	✔	✕	✕
24	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✕