Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is a mid-size private non-profit master's university located in Fayette, Missouri, with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,092. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Missouri postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 88% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 88% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $14,601 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $115,434. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $48,991.