Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and SciencesFayette, MO

Key differences on Getting in

1
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences's yield is 16 pts higher than Russell Sage's
Yield rate
2
Russell Sage admits 53% vs. 57% at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Acceptance rate

Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.

The funnel

Acceptance rate

Russell Sage53%Most selective

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences57%

Applicants

Russell Sage2.5KMost

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences1.5K

Admitted

Russell Sage1.3KMost

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences877

Yield rate

Russell Sage19%

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences35%Highest

Quad's selectivity

Russell SageSelective
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and SciencesAccessible

Men and women

Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.

Women admitted

Russell Sage58%

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences60%

Men admitted

Russell Sage51%

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences55%

Test scores

SAT total,

Russell SageTest-blind–

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

960–1045

Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

ACT composite,

Russell SageTest-blind–

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

17–23

Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

Submitted SAT

Russell SageNot reported

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences2%

Submitted ACT

Russell SageNot reported

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences41%

Test policy

Russell SageTest-blind
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and SciencesTest-optional

How they read a record

Russell Sage
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.

What they look at

Factor	Russell Sage	Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
High school GPA	Required	Required
High school record	Required	Required
Class rank	Considered	Considered
College-prep program	Required	Considered
Recommendations	Required	Not considered
Essay	Required	Not considered
Legacy status	Considered	Not considered
Work experience	Not considered	Not considered
Demonstration of competencies	Considered	Not considered
English proficiency test	Not considered	Required
Other tests	Not considered	Not considered

All admissions numbers in the table

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why