University of Central Missouri
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How strong are the academics at University of Central Missouri?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

19:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
Average class size
36%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Central Missouri has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
211
10-19
381
20-29
268
30-39
83
40-49
35
50-99
7
100+
2

Honors Programs

University of Central Missouri has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Central Missouri's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Central Missouri:

70%
First-year retention rate
36%
4-year grad rate
49%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Central Missouri's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Elementary Education and Teaching
Computer Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
61.2
70.56
79.92
89.28
98.64
108

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agricultural Business and Management, Other 12
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 44
  • Bioinformatics 0
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 47
  • Business Administration and Management, General 43
  • Accounting 33
  • Finance, General 25
  • Construction Management, General 19
  • Fashion Merchandising 14
  • Actuarial Science 7
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 4
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
  • Insurance 2
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 0
Communication
  • Radio and Television 28
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 17
  • Public Relations/Image Management 15
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Printing Management 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 70
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 37
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 8
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 5
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 78
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 35
  • Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 21
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 20
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 19
  • Art Teacher Education 13
  • Music Teacher Education 10
  • Education, Other 7
  • Secondary School Administration/Principalship 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Computer Software Engineering 8
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 54
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 26
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 26
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 26
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 23
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 9
  • Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician 1
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 0
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 0
  • Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Development 30
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 5
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 108
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 24
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 18
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 18
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 18
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 8
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 7
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 15
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 87
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 21
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 69
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 47
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 24
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 61
  • Psychology, General 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 21
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 18
  • Political Science and Government, General 13
  • Anthropology, General 12
  • Sociology, General 8
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 35
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 13
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 30
  • Interior Design 12
  • Music, General 12
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 11
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
  • Musical Theatre 3
  • Photography 0

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