by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies ran $7,440 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of that total, required fees came to $480; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,960 |
| Fees | $480 |
| Total | $7,440 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,240 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,480 |
| One Year Ago | $6,480 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,960 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at CMU CGES has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition moved up 7.4%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $7,991 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
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Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.49%, so a year from now students could pay around $7,699.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,699 |
| In 2 Years | $7,967 |
| In 3 Years | $8,244 |
| In 4 Years | $8,531 |
| In 5 Years | $8,828 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $32,441.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, check out the Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Financial Aid page.
