Central Methodist University

Central Methodist University
Former names
Central College (1854–1961)
Central Methodist College (1961–2004)
TypePrivate
Established1854
Religious affiliation
United Methodist Church
Academic affiliations
CIC
IAMSCU
NAICU
Endowment$66.6 million (2024)
PresidentRoger Drake
Students3,382
Undergraduates5,437 (total)
1,185 (main campus)
4,252 (off-campus extended studies)
Postgraduates225
Location, ,
United States

39°09′01″N 92°41′07″W / 39.1504°N 92.6854°W / 39.1504; -92.6854
CampusRural, 55 acres (22.3 ha)
Colors   
Green & White
NicknameEagles
Sporting affiliations
NAIAHAAC
Websitewww.centralmethodist.edu

Central Methodist University (formerly known as Central Methodist College and Central College, as well as by its abbreviation CMU) is a private university in Fayette, Missouri. CMU is accredited to offer master's, bachelors, and associate degrees. The school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.