by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,141 undergraduates in 2020, CMU CLAS is a small, private college located in Fayette, Missouri. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, CMU CLAS offers a “study abroad” program.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit CMU CLAS Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", CMU CLAS does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our CMU CLAS for Veterans Guide.
CMU CLAS offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
CMU CLAS has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,141 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,130 (99.0%). Part-time attendance was 11 (1.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,130 | 11 | 1,141 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, CMU CLAS receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank CMU CLAS #382 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at CMU CLAS by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the CMU CLAS Diversity Guide.
CMU CLAS has a total of 456 student athletes, 306 men and 150 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,961,994 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,960,194 |
| Net | $1,800 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Athletics