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Culver-Stockton College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 850
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 92%
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 49%

Located in Canton, Missouri, Culver-Stockton is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that Culver-Stockton is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Culver-Stockton College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Culver-Stockton emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Culver-Stockton is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Culver-Stockton is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Culver-Stockton do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,495

Cost of attendance at Culver-Stockton College 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

$28,495

Cost of attendance at Culver-Stockton College 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 Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Culver-Stockton College received on average $20,506 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,506
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 116 46% $5,152 $597,665
Other Federal Grant 231 91% $3,474 $802,397
State Grant/Scholarships 50 20% $2,046 $102,300
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 253 100% $16,930 $4,283,309
Total Grant & Scholarships 253 100% $20,506 $5,188,006

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Culver-Stockton College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Culver-Stockton College students is 48.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.7%.

48.8%

  • African American 23.9% 11 students
  • white 58.8% 100 students
  • hispanic 36.4% 4 students
  • International Students 37.5% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Heart of America Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Culver-Stockton College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Culver-Stockton College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)