Central Methodist University

• Central Methodist University is known for its high quality undergraduate and graduate educational programs
• Its values-centered learning experiences and longstanding church relationship, its strong liberal arts tradition, its emphasis on character and leadership development, and the success of its graduates through their further educational and professional pursuits.
• Academic excellence and proactive, personalized student services, programs are offered in Fayette and statewide via distance learning technologies as well as through partnerships with schools, churches, hospitals, and other institutions of higher education.

Founded in 1854, Central Methodist University is a four-year, private, liberal arts university. CMU’s main campus, home to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), is located in Fayette, Missouri, enrolling 1,100 students. More than 4,000 students attend CMU’s College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CGES), which offers classes online and at sites across Missouri and the region. CMU is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and welcomes students of all faiths.

Our mission at the James C. Denneny Jr. Career Development Center is empowering students to develop the tools needed to successfully transition from college life to a professional career. We help students and alumni with services including resume’ review, job and internship search, career planning, and more.

Imagine what you think a University campus should look like. Beautiful, historic buildings of brick and stone. Tree-lined sidewalks with lots of places to sit and visit with friends and faculty. Well-tended grounds, ample intramural and intercollegiate sports facilities, and a welcoming student center. Those things, and more, are what you will experience at Central Methodist University in Fayette.

• #40 in Regional Colleges Midwest U.S. News & World Report, 2022.
• #51 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)U.S. News & World Report, 2022.
• Central Methodist University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
• Central Methodist University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

• Housing: $4,380
• Dining: $4,530
• Other: $3,220