Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is a rural private four-year institution located in Fayette, MO. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is open or broadly accessible, with an acceptance rate of 87.1% based on IPEDS data.

Tuition is $6,960 per year. The average grant aid awarded to students is $3,557 per year. Approximately 51% of students receive some form of financial aid. 27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies has a below-average six-year graduation rate of 0%, according to IPEDS data. Below-average first-year retention (50%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (82%), Hispanic (3%), Black (8%), and Asian (1%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.