by our College Data Analytics TeamIs CMU CLAS worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
CMU CLAS is ranked #2,465 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Missouri, it ranks #65 of 74 for value.
Among the majors CMU CLAS offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Social Science Teacher Education | #71 of 74 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #201 of 243 |
| General Business/Commerce | #201 of 243 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #223 of 252 |
| Teacher Education | #223 of 252 |
| Criminal Justice | #235 of 280 |
| Physical Education Teaching & Coaching | #241 of 263 |
| Music Education | #249 of 286 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | #348 of 395 |
| Computer Science | #359 of 465 |
Read the full CMU CLAS value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is ranked #39 out of #82 in Missouri for quality and #65 out of #74 for Missouri value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the CMU CLAS financial aid page to be sure.
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is ranked #2,465 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at CMU CLAS costs about $22,766. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $91,064 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $43,527 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $22,766 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $22,766 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $91,064 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the CMU CLAS net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What CMU CLAS costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a CMU CLAS degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $174,108 | — | — |
| All Students | $91,064 | #2,465 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $91,064 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $174,108 | — | — |
| All Students | $91,064 | #65 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $91,064 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at CMU CLAS shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22,570 |
| $30K–$48K | $24,407 |
| $48K–$75K | $24,195 |
| $75K–$110K | $28,138 |
| Over $110K | $28,601 |
About 100% of CMU CLAS undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,159 per year. Get more details on the CMU CLAS financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average CMU CLAS cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.