Central Methodist University is a small private university in Fayette, Missouri, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It is best known for nursing, education, business, athletic training and music, with small classes and a traditional residential campus. Choose it for a personal, affordable degree in the rural Midwest.
Fayette, Missouri, United States
Official website: centralmethodist.edu
1854 in Fayette, Missouri
Higher Learning Commission
Around 1,000 students on the Fayette campus
$16,000 – $28,000
International students, before scholarships
$10,000 – $13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on centralmethodist.edu before you apply.
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Athletic Training
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
Small classes on a historic residential campus.
Nursing and health programmes with regional placements.
Athletics popular with international student athletes.
Graduates work in nursing, teaching, business and sport across Missouri.
Nursing graduates enter hospitals in Columbia and Kansas City.
Many alumni continue to graduate school.
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Postgrad
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The campus sits in the small town of Fayette with historic buildings, residence halls and sports fields close together.
Fayette is a quiet rural town with very low rent. Columbia, home of the University of Missouri, is about 30 minutes away.
Form I-20 issued by Central Methodist
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Central Methodist reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall and by 1 November 2026 for spring.
Business administration and the MBA start in fall and spring. Nursing and athletic training start in the fall.
You need an F-1 student visa. The university issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
Nursing, business administration, athletic training and the MBA are popular. Entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.0.
Yes. Central Methodist offers academic and athletic scholarships to international students. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
