Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Fayette, Missouri, in a rural distant setting. The university enrolls 1,138 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 48.17 out of 100. The completion rate is 53% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 65% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers associate-level and certificate programs in health and allied health fields. Associate degree programs include Occupational Therapist Assistant, Athletic Training/Trainer, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. A certificate program in Physical Therapy Assistant is also available at the two-to-four-year level.

Located in Fayette in central Missouri, Central Methodist University serves a small, close-knit student community. Its health-focused programs provide students in a rural region with pathways into allied health professions and clinical practice.