- Acceptance rate: 64% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–24 composite
- Average net price: $15,728 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Central Missouri reported: an acceptance rate of 64% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–24.
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. University of Central Missouri reviews each application.
University of Central Missouri GPA requirements
University of Central Missouri 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 University of Central Missouri hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Central Missouri acceptance rate
University of Central Missouri admitted 3,603 of 5,647 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 64%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Central Missouri is a public 4-year university in Warrensburg, Missouri, with 7,584 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Central Missouri in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1050 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Central Missouri 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 |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| 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
University of Central Missouri 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 also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,728 a year at University of Central Missouri 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
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for the University of Central Missouri?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Central Missouri admitted 64% 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.
What are the University of Central Missouri's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Central Missouri's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 17–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is the University of Central Missouri test optional?
Check University of Central Missouri's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Central Missouri was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 69% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Central Missouri?
A lot: University of Central Missouri requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider 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.
How many applicants get into the University of Central Missouri?
University of Central Missouri's acceptance rate was 64% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,603 of 5,647 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is the University of Central Missouri hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. University of Central Missouri admitted 64% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Central Missouri?
University of Central Missouri requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with 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.
Does the University of Central Missouri consider legacy status?
No. University of Central Missouri doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Central Missouri give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Central Missouri 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.
What do students pay at the University of Central Missouri after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,728 a year at University of Central Missouri in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check the University of Central Missouri's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Central MissouriU.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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