College Overview
Type: |
Public institution |
Year Founded: |
1871 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
8,817 |
Local Setting: |
Rural |
Endowment: |
$275,190 |
Application Deadline: |
August 19 |
Application Fee: |
$30 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$5,835 in-state, 11,250 out-of-state |
Room & Board Costs: |
$5,609 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral 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 |
Student Organizations: |
180 |
Honor Societies: |
Honors 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; |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Muleskinner (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
12 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
9 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
15% |
Number of Sororities: |
10 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
7 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
11% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Blue 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 |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
1,263,497 |
Library Facilities: |
Ophelia Gilbert Children's Literature Collection
University Archives/Museum |
Museums |
University Archives/Museum
Missouri Safety Center and Highway Instruction Safety Park
Essig Collection of instruments in Utt Music Building
University Agricultural Research Farm |
Computers Available: |
9,692 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
625 |
Wired Labs: |
1,366 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas |
Wireless Capacity: |
2,400 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-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) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
coed 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%) |
Sprinkler System: |
0% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
1,561 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Kansas City Missouri (100) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Warrensburg, Missouri (1) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
N/A |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered on campus |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (University of Missouri-Columbia) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Homecoming; 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 |
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