The School

• 12,300 students

• 150 Undergraduate programs of study

• 37 Graduate programs

• 97 percent finding employment or continuing their education within six months of earning their degree.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, UCM is a state leader in program-specific accreditations through national associations. In fact, UCM has the most accreditations among our competitors. Learn more.

Rankings

U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks UCM among the top regional universities in the Midwest and among leading public schools. Learn more.

History

Founded as a training school for teachers, the name of the institution was changed to the University of Central Missouri in 2006. Learn more.

Traditions

From singing our fight song to participating in our homecoming parade, traditions are a big part of the UCM student experience. Learn more.

Locations

UCM has campuses in Warrensburg, about 50 miles southeast of Kansas City, and Lee’s Summit. Online options are also available. Learn more.