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University of Central Missouri

#1086 in US ranking Warrensburg, MO
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$24,483
Tuition & fees
$11,960
Avg. aid
$7,145
Receiving aid
97%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
64%
ACT range
17–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
54%
Median salary
$44,494
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of Central Missouri?

Homecoming is one of UCM's recurring campus traditions, bringing together students, alumni and the Warrensburg community through university and athletics-related activities. The specific schedule changes from year to year.

Performances and exhibitions are another recurring part of the campus calendar. Theater productions, concerts and student work provide ways to take part in university life without joining a competitive team or formal club. Students looking for an event that fits their schedule should use the current university calendar rather than assume that a past year's program will repeat unchanged.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of Central Missouri?

UCM offers campus housing, including coeducational residential options, alongside dining plans and campus food service. Living on campus can reduce the need for a daily commute, but an admission offer should not be treated as a guarantee of a particular room or building.

Students considering residence halls should review the housing application, contract dates, room types and any rules that apply to first-year students. Meal plans can differ in how and where they may be used, so a plan's convenience depends on a student's class schedule and eating habits. Off-campus renters should compare a full lease term, utilities and transportation costs with the campus housing contract - not just a monthly advertised rent.

University of Central Missouri Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

University of Central Missouri Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
27%
Campus size
1,561 acres

University of Central Missouri Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

0

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of Central Missouri Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of Central Missouri Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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