by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were $28,260 each year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Within that total, required fees were $780; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,480 |
| Fees | $780 |
| Total | $28,260 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences sits close to the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $25,690 |
| Two Years Ago | $26,360 |
| One Year Ago | $26,360 |
| Most Recent Year | $27,480 |
The chart here shows how tuition at CMU CLAS has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, tuition moved up 4.2%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $29,460 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.22%, putting next year’s cost near $28,887.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $28,887 |
| In 2 Years | $29,528 |
| In 3 Years | $30,183 |
| In 4 Years | $30,852 |
| In 5 Years | $31,536 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $119,450.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, see the Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Financial Aid page.
