University of Central Missouri Transfers: 2024 Requirements, Dates, GPAs & More

This is the complete guide for transferring to Central. We suggest you read until the end - you can also use the below calculator to estimate your likelihood of being able to transfer to Central.

What are your chances at Central?

Your SAT Score
on a 4.0 scale

This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at Central or any other U.S. college

Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

I get it - transferring colleges can be confusing, time-consuming and overwhelming. You are not alone. In fact, more than 700,000 students transfer colleges every year.

At Central, 35.0% of the entire student body are transfer students, so you won’t be alone.

To read about regular admission requirements for University of Central Missouri, click here

What are the transfer requirements for Central?

Central requires a number of completed documents for consideration. The table below summarizes the most important pieces of information:

Admission Item Required?
High School Transcript Not Required
College Transcript Required of All
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
Interview Not Required
Standardized Test Scores Not Required
Statement of Good Standing from Prior Institution Not Required

In addition to the above requirements, Central also requires a minimum number of credits completed to apply to be a transfer student.

Central requires a minimum of 24 credits.

What are University of Central Missouri’s Transfer Deadlines?

Many universities accept transfer applications during each semester. For this reason, we break down Central transfer deadline by fall, winter, spring and summer.

Closing Date Reported Deadline
Fall Transfer Deadline rolling
Winter Transfer Deadline
Spring Transfer Deadline rolling
Summer Transfer Deadline rolling

Waiting until the last minute to finalize your application could result in a silly mistake.

We recommend you complete your application at least 1 week before the required deadline.

In fact, take a full 2 day break from looking at anything related to your application and then come back to look for errors. I bet you’ll find a few 😉

When are decision dates for University of Central Missouri transfer applicants?

If you applied to transfer to Central on or before the reported deadlines then you should have your decision date by the notification dates in the below table.

Deadline Notification Dates
Fall Transfer Deadline rolling
Winter Transfer Deadline
Spring Transfer Deadline rolling
Summer Transfer Deadline rolling

Note this data is current as of 2019 and to the best of our knowledge this hasn’t changed.

What is University of Central Missouri’s transfer acceptance rate?

In 2019, Central received 1633 transfer applicants.

The school accepted 1191 students. Therefore, the transfer acceptance rate for Central is 72.93%.

This indicates how hard it is to transfer into Central. You can use the free calculator below to predict your chances of getting accepted.

What are your chances at Central?

Your SAT Score
on a 4.0 scale

This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at Central or any other U.S. college

Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

Additionally, of the 1191 accepted transfer students, 806 students enrolled - that means the yield was 67.67%.

Central accepts 73 out of every 100 transfer applicants.

How can you afford Central

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What are the University of Central Missouri transfer GPA requirements?

Central requires a minimum college GPA of 2.0 - this is on a 4.33 point scale.

In addition, Central requires a minimum high school GPA of 2.0.

Will you enjoy transferring to Central?

There are a lot of reasons to transfer to Central. Maybe your plan has always been to attend community college, and then move to a four year college to save money while completing your degree.

Maybe you had a bad experience at your first school - don’t worry this is more common than you think.

Or perhaps you’re drawn to Warrensburg...

Regardless of your reason for transferring, you’re already enrolled at another college or university so you know that the most important element in your college experience is the people and community

Finding success at Central is dependent on feeling comfortable - will you be able to find a place to find home and grow?

These are the questions that numbers and data cannot answer, but CampusReel can.

If you’re considering transferring to Central then I highly recommend that you watch the school’s videos on CampusReel. These are real students with real stories.

Final Verdict: How to transfer into Central

Let’s wrap up everything we’ve learned. If you still have questions about transferring, check out the Central website for more info.
Central accepts 72.93% transfer applicants, which is competitive.

To have a shot at transferring into Central, you should have a current GPA of at least 3.41 - ideally you’re GPA will be around 3.55. In addition, you will need to submit standardized test scores.

The below tables show the SAT and ACT breakdown of Central students.

25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
SAT Math 0 0 0
SAT Reading 0 0 0
2018 Total SAT Score 0 0 0
25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
ACT Math 18 25 21
ACT Reading 19 25 22
2018 Total ACT Score 37 50 43

University of Central Missouri’s average SAT score is 0. To be a competitive applicant for University of Central Missouri your SAT score should come close to the average - for the ACT you should be aiming for the equivalent.

What are your chances at Central?

Your SAT Score
on a 4.0 scale

This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at Central or any other U.S. college

Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

If you’re considering transferring to Central, you may also want to consider the schools:

Transferring to University of Northern Iowa
Transferring to Upper Iowa University
Transferring to Pittsburg State University
Transferring to Bemidji State University
Transferring to University of Minnesota-Duluth

Will you get accepted?

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