Paying for Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$6,960	$6,390 -3.40%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CMU CGES) is $6,960 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,390. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $28,638. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at CMU CGES.

40% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,117. It could cover 59.15% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,193 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

CMU CGES's 4-year tuition is $29,190, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $90,590.

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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 Graduate and Extended Studies is $6,960. The 2024 undergraduate tuition is same as the last year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $28,638.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,960 , the same as current year.

CMU CGES Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$6,960	$13,670
2023-2024	$6,960	$13,750
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	0.59%
2024-2025	$6,960	$13,830

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $6,390. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,123.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $6,173 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 3.4% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

CMU CGES Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$6,615	$13,670
2023-2024	$6,390	$13,750
Change % 2023-2024	-3.40%	0.59%
2024-2025	$6,173	$13,830

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 CGES. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $230. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $335.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$230
	2023-2024	$230
	2024-2025	$230
Graduate	2022-2023	$390
	2023-2024	$335
	2024-2025	$288

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.

CMU CGES Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

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

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at CMU CGES is $29,190.

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 CGES 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$7,093	$7,228	$7,365	$7,505	$29,190
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$7,228	$7,365	$7,505	$7,648	$29,746
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$7,365	$7,505	$7,648	$7,794	$30,312
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$7,505	$7,648	$7,794	$7,942	$30,890
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$7,648	$7,794	$7,942	$8,093	$31,478

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 $90,590.

CMU CGES 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$22,443	$22,578	$22,715	$22,855	$90,590
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$22,578	$22,715	$22,855	$22,998	$91,146
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$22,715	$22,855	$22,998	$23,144	$91,712
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$22,855	$22,998	$23,144	$23,292	$92,290
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$22,998	$23,144	$23,292	$23,443	$92,878

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 40% 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 $74,122.

CMU CGES 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$18,326	$18,461	$18,598	$18,738	$74,122
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$18,461	$18,598	$18,738	$18,881	$74,678
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$18,598	$18,738	$18,881	$19,027	$75,244
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$18,738	$18,881	$19,027	$19,175	$75,822
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$18,881	$19,027	$19,175	$19,326	$76,410

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies 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 CGES
	In-State	Out-of-State
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies	$6,960
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