University of Central Missouri
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Central Missouri?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Central Missouri, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Central Missouri?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Central Missouri accepted 69% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 4,956 people applied and 3,405 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
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 University of Central Missouri:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 31% ended up enrolling at University of Central Missouri, making their yield rate High. 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 University of Central Missouri by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Central Missouri considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
Important
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Application Essay
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Central Missouri?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Central Missouri as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.48. 14% of freshmen who attended Central Missouri were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 39% 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
Central Missouri is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
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