Colleges · Fayette
Colleges in Fayette, MO
Fayette is home to 2 colleges with about 2,681 students on campus. The largest is Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, the most selective Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (admits 57%).
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Fayette
Students on campus
2,681fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies1,664 on campus
Most selective
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciencesadmits 57% of applicants
Lowest net price
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies$14,601 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Fayette
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended StudiesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,664 on campus
88%admitted$15knet price0%graduate$49kearnings
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,017 on campus
57%admitted$23knet price51%graduate$49kearnings
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Fayette
6 more colleges are within 30 miles of Fayette.
Central Christian College of the BibleUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Moberly22.1 mi125 studentsMoberly Area Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Moberly22.4 mi3,288 studentsColumbia CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Columbia23.3 mi1,940 studentsUniversity of Missouri-ColumbiaUniversity or college · Public · Columbia23.7 mi27,030 studentsStephens CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Columbia23.8 mi480 studentsMissouri Valley CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Marshall27.2 mi1,389 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Fayette. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.