Central Missouri State University

Administration Building, Suite 304
Warrensburg, MO 64093
http://www.cmsu.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1871
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students8,817
Endowment275,190
Application DeadlineAugust 19
Application Fee30
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineAugust 19
Tuition5,835 in-state, 11,250 out-of-state
Room/Board5,609
Services
Associated FirmsBlue Springs School District (Missouri) Lee's Summit School District (Missouri) U.S. Army Burns & McDonnell Sprint Boeing Aircraft Children's Mercy Hospital U.S. Bank DaimlerChrysler DST Systems Central Missouri State University Walmart Warren
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsUniversity Archives/Museum Missouri Safety Center and Highway Instruction Safety Park Essig Collection of instruments in Utt Music Building University Agricultural Research Farm
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsUniversity Archives/Museum Missouri Safety Center and Highway Instruction Safety Park Essig Collection of instruments in Utt Music Building University Agricultural Research Farm
Periodical Subs2,505
# of Books1,263,497
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months94%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities15%
Students in sororities11%
Campus Size1,561 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing32%
College housing typescoed dorms (72%), women's dorms (2%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (5%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (9%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (2%)
Popular EventsHomecoming; Family Weekend; Performing Arts Series; Mainstage Theatrical Productions; Central Missouri Repertory Theatre; Black Box Student Theatre Productions; Greek Week; Home Athletic Events; Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration; Department of Music concerts, recitals; Student Concert Board Events; Assessment Showcase
Nearest AirportKansas City Missouri (100)
Nearest TrainWarrensburg, Missouri (1)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station
Number of Organizations180
# of fraternities12
# of sororities10
Students in fraternities15%
Students in sororities11%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Muleskinner (weekly)
Honor SocietiesHonors Societies (University); Lambda Sigma Society (Sophomores); Mortar Board (Seniors); Order of Omega (Greek); National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Honor Societies (Departmental); Alpha Eta Rho (Aviation); Alpha Mu Gamma (Foreign Language); Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice); Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting); Delta Sigma Pi (Business Fraternity); Delta Tau Alpha (Agriculture); Kappa Delta Pi (Education); Kappa Mu Epsilon (Math); Phi Alpha Honor Society (Social Work); Pi Kappa Delta (Forensics; Psi Chi (Psychology); Sigma Tau Delta (English); Theta Alpha Phi (Theatre); Rho Lambda; Rho Sigma Kappa; CHi Sigma Iota; Honors College Student Association; Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity;
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Union, Campus Crusade for Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Latter Day Saints Student Association, Lutheran Student Center, Newman Catholic Center, Restoration Campus Ministries, Wesley Foundation; All About Christ Gospel Choir, Army Reserve Officiers Training Bible Study, Christian Campus House, Feminist for Life, Lishona Student Fellowship, Presbyterian Campus Ministires.
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) African Student Union; Association of Indian Students; Chinese Student Organization; Hispanic Student Union; Hong Kong Student Association; Korean Student Association; Latino Student Organization; Muslim Students Association; Southeast Asian Student Association; Turkish Student Organization; Association of Black Collegians; Native Americans Mastering Education
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) College Democrats; Interfraternity Council; International Students Organization; National Panhellenic Council; Panhellenic Council; Student Finance Board; Student Government Association; Concert Choir; University Symphony; Troupe; Gentlemen of Note; Lyrical Ladies; Jazz Band; Concert Band; Badminton Club; Bowling Team; Roller Hockey Club; Rugby Club; Soccer Club; College Republicans; Student Artist Coalition; ABC Dance Club; Alternative Lifestyles of the New Age; Army Reserve Officiers Training Corps Ranger Team; Association of Non-Traditional Students; Sisters of Ujima; Student Alliance for Peace;