Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Acceptance Rate
Fayette, Missouri · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,149
- Admitted
- 1,010
- Yield
- 23.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences's acceptance rate has risen from 60.5% in 2014–15 to 87.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,533 to 1,149 (-25%) over that period.
Its 87.9% rate makes Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences more selective than about 25% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 19%.
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 23.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,533 | 928 | 60.5% | 331 |
| 2015–16 | 1,431 | 828 | 57.9% | 287 |
| 2016–17 | 1,365 | 833 | 61% | 264 |
| 2017–18 | 889 | 850 | 95.6% | 279 |
| 2018–19 | 1,280 | 1,195 | 93.4% | 324 |
| 2019–20 | 1,240 | 1,156 | 93.2% | 321 |
| 2020–21 | 1,310 | 1,249 | 95.3% | 364 |
| 2021–22 | 1,345 | 1,331 | 99% | 340 |
| 2022–23 | 1,166 | 1,141 | 97.9% | 294 |
| 2023–24 | 1,149 | 1,010 | 87.9% | 237 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 539 | 473 | 87.8% |
| Men | 609 | 537 | 88.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 488–553 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 553–585 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–24 | 58% |
How Central Methodist University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences's acceptance rate?
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences's acceptance rate is 87.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,010 admitted of 1,149 applicants).
Is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences test optional?
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences received 1,149 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,010.
What SAT score do you need for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?
Admitted students at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences typically scored 488–553 on SAT Reading/Writing and 553–585 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences getting harder to get into?
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.5% in 2014–15 to 87.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.centralmethodist.edu/.