Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 97.9%
- Average SAT
- 1,010
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 930–1,090
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 21
- Total Enrollment
- 1,015
Admissions Overview
Central Methodist University operates with open admission, accepting 97.86% of applicants. This means virtually any student with a high school diploma can gain entry. The middle 50% of students score between 930-1090 on the SAT and average a 21 on the ACT, indicating the school welcomes students across a wide range of academic abilities. With only 1,015 total students and a strong Methodist foundation, CMU seeks students who value close-knit community relationships over academic prestige. The school particularly appeals to students interested in athletics, given that 694 of its 1,015 students participate in varsity sports. CMU wants students ready to engage deeply in campus life rather than those seeking anonymity at a large university.