University of Central Missouri

University of Central Missouri is a public four-year institution located in Warrensburg, Missouri, in a distant town setting. The university enrolls 16,310 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 47.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 49% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 70% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers an extensive portfolio of applied technology and health programs at the associate and bachelor's levels. Programs include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, Industrial Technology/Technician, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, and CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician.

Located in Warrensburg, MO, southwest of Kansas City, the University of Central Missouri draws students seeking career-focused programs in aviation, technology, health care, and industrial fields. Its large program inventory makes it one of Missouri's more comprehensive regional universities for applied technical education.