- Acceptance rate: 57% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 440–490 reading and writing, 520–555 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–23 composite
- Average net price: $25,050 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences reported: an acceptance rate of 57% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–23.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences reviews each application.
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences GPA requirements
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences acceptance rate
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences admitted 877 of 1,542 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 57%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Fayette, Missouri, with 1,041 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 440 | 465 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 530 | 555 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT English | 15 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1048 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,050 a year at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences admitted 57% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences?
A lot: Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences require the SAT or ACT?
Check Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 2% sent SAT scores and 41% sent ACT scores.
Is it easy to get into Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences admitted 57% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences?
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences' acceptance rate was 57% for fall 2024: it admitted 877 of 1,542 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences look for?
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students have?
The middle 50% of Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 440–490 in reading and writing and 520–555 in math; ACT composite 17–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,050 a year at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences?
Yes. Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences look at legacy status?
No. Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and SciencesU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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