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Interested in attending Central Methodist University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Central Methodist University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

88
%
Acceptance rate
3.4
Average High School GPA
August 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Central Methodist University?

88%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Central Methodist accepted 88% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,148 people applied and 1,010 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
473 / 539 (88%)
Men
537 / 609 (88%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Central Methodist University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

23%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at Central Methodist University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Central Methodist University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Central Methodist considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Central Methodist University?

3.4
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Central Methodist University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.4. 15% of freshmen who attended Central Methodist were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 37% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
8%
3.75-3.99
27%
3.50-3.74
22%
3.25-3.49
10%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
15%
2.00-2.49
4%

Central Methodist is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

4%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

58%

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Central Methodist University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 15
Regular admission deadline
June 1
Application notification
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