Paying for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

2024 Tuition & Fee	$27,140

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CMU CLAS) is $27,140 for prospective students. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at CMU CLAS.

100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $19,232. It could cover 70.86% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $25,168 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

CMU CLAS's 4-year tuition is $112,003, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $184,145.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is $27,140. The 2024 undergraduate tuition is same as the last year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $27,140 , the same as current year.

CMU CLAS Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$27,140	$16,130
2023-2024	$27,140	$16,260
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	0.81%
2024-2025	$27,140	$16,391

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at CMU CLAS. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $230.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$230
	2023-2024	$230
	2024-2025	$230

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,260 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.81% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 0.85% compared to the previous year.

The CMU CLAS's 2024 on-campus COA is $44,400 and off-campus COA is $43,630.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At CMU CLAS
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$27,140
Room & Board	$8,910	$8,140
Personal Expenses	$7,350	$7,350
Books & Supplies	$1,000
Cost of Attendance	$44,400	$43,630

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at CMU CLAS?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at CMU CLAS is $112,003.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

CMU CLAS 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$27,480	$27,824	$28,173	$28,526	$112,003
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$27,824	$28,173	$28,526	$28,883	$113,406
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$28,173	$28,526	$28,883	$29,245	$114,827
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$28,526	$28,883	$29,245	$29,611	$116,265
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$28,883	$29,245	$29,611	$29,982	$117,722

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $184,145.

CMU CLAS 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$45,045	$45,699	$46,364	$47,038	$184,145
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$45,699	$46,364	$47,038	$47,724	$186,825
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$46,364	$47,038	$47,724	$48,420	$189,545
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$47,038	$47,724	$48,420	$49,126	$192,308
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$47,724	$48,420	$49,126	$49,844	$195,114

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $107,217.

CMU CLAS 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$25,813	$26,467	$27,132	$27,806	$107,217
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$26,467	$27,132	$27,806	$28,492	$109,897
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$27,132	$27,806	$28,492	$29,188	$112,617
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$27,806	$28,492	$29,188	$29,894	$115,380
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$28,492	$29,188	$29,894	$30,612	$118,186

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to CMU CLAS
	In-State	Out-of-State
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	$27,140
Washington University in St Louis	$62,982
Saint Louis University	$53,244
Maryville University of Saint Louis	$27,166
Park University	$12,808
Lindenwood University	$21,100