Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,470

Cost of attendance at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,470

Cost of attendance at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences was $25,083. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences net price calculator

$25,083

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Missouri and nationwide.

Missouri's average	$13,174
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$25,083	$1,915 (8%)	$22,411	$24,100	$26,294	$26,109	$27,416
2021	$23,168	$1,953 (9%)	$20,926	$18,965	$22,065	$26,468	$26,690
2020	$21,215	$690 (3%)	$18,888	$16,826	$21,212	$23,502	$24,187
2019	$20,525	$2,163 (10%)	$15,937	$16,944	$20,016	$22,215	$23,539
2018	$22,688	$1,504 (7%)	$20,172	$21,013	$22,659	$24,905	$23,994
2017	$21,184	$1,274 (6%)	$20,002	$17,523	$19,933	$22,067	$22,776
2016	$19,910	$2,125 (12%)	$18,185	$16,373	$19,926	$21,840	$21,494
2015	$17,785	$883 (5%)	$14,011	$15,027	$18,530	$20,262	$21,157
2014	$18,668	--	$14,783	$15,305	$18,000	$20,321	$20,316

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$42,144	$924 (2%)	$26,470	$14,674	$1,000
2021	$41,220	$3,160 (8%)	$26,470	$13,750	$1,000
2020	$38,060	$2,360 (7%)	$25,780	$11,280	$1,000
2019	$35,700	$1,230 (4%)	$24,420	$10,280	$1,000
2018	$34,470	$840 (2%)	$23,770	$9,700	$1,000
2017	$33,630	$870 (3%)	$23,010	$9,620	$1,000
2016	$32,760	$940 (3%)	$22,360	$9,400	$1,000
2015	$33,700	$730 (2%)	$21,830	$10,870	$1,000
2014	$32,970	$970 (3%)	$21,320	$10,620	$1,030
2013	$32,000	--	$20,720	$10,280	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 863 dormitories available to its students at $4,250 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is $472 per month.
Does Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for one academic year is $4,400, which works out to $489 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $6,862

If living off-campus, with family: $6,862

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,882
How much is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences application fees?: Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$220	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$220	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,400	$4,250	N/A	19	863
2021	$4,290	$4,110	N/A	19	831
2020	$4,160	$4,000	N/A	19	813
2019	$4,050	$3,890	N/A	19	780
2018	$3,950	$3,780	N/A	19	780
2017	$3,850	$3,700	N/A	19	780
2016	$3,740	$3,600	N/A	19	780

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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