University of Central Missouri Reviews

"UCM is a good fit. Most students are friendly and won't bother you in the common areas but it's also easy to find people to hang out with if you want. There are a lot of activities. Professors are very hands-on and want to help you; many have flexible office hours and will gladly video chat or email frequently. Online classes are fair and easy to keep up with. The library is excellent and if you don't know how to work it, somebody will show you. One thing that is irritating is that you have to pay to print your papers on campus except for one or two buildings. The financial services office is very helpful and have quick service or in depth service in the main office. UCM is actually a teachers' college so they got their name from being a mainly teacher education school and they still stand by that. If you're looking to be a teacher, the program is amazing and they work with you to get the best experience when you reach student teaching status.Read Less"

"The Design & Drafting program at the University of Central Missouri is a great program. If you're looking to work closely with engineers or architects but don't want to fully design the architectural system of a building then this is the career for you. A drafter provides more of a supporting role to engineers and architects. There are even opportunities where a drafter can progress into an engineering role. If you aren't completely sure or set on becoming an engineer don't worry with this program you have time to decide and opportunities to pursue engineering if that's what you chose later on in life. So, overall this program is great for individuals who have a knack for organization, making things look aesthetically pleasing, and want to be apart of the engineering industry.Read Less"

"The University of Central Missouri (UCM) is a mid-sized public university in Warrensburg, MO. Nestled between Kansas City and Sedalia, UCM offers unique opportunities to its students. In general, the campus is ergonomically laid out. Students neednt walk far under the majestic oak trees to reach their next class, although most of my time was spent in the Lovinger building. As a psychology major, I took courses in psychological theory, physiology, human development, and research design. The faculty at UCM are warm and inviting. The small class sizes allow for personal interactions outside of class. Several psychology faculty were more than willing to include me as an investigator in their own research. Through those opportunities, I was able to gain insight into the world of academia. I learned the basics of research design, including recruitment, sampling, questionnaire construction, and statistical analyses. I highly recommend UCM to anyone interested in working on research directly with faculty. You will be well prepared for graduate training in psychology.Read Less"

"The University of Central Missouri was a marvelous school to attend. It was in military town with just enough to do to keep students entertained without being a distraction. University staff were attentive, friendly, and valued education. Every interaction I had with an administrator or professor was productive and helpful; they desire to help every student excel. Professors make office hours convenient and flexible for all and are willing to offer the support and time needed to ensure timely graduation. The campus is well kept, the lawns are manicured and the facilities are cozy and clean. There are a variety of activities, clubs and councils to be a member of and every student feels like they belong. One thing that I valued about the University of Central Missouri, was their commitment to diversity. With a robust foreign exchange program, there were students who represented over 60 different countries on our campus and opportunities to for US citizens to be partnered with exchange students to ensure a smooth transition and welcoming environment. The school is great about balancing academics and athletics and I met some great friends through both, additionally, I had the opportunity as a member of the Honors College to mentor athletes and ensure that our teams were successful on the field, but most importantly in the classroom. The library offered great places to study, room rentals, and study hall hours for various degree programs. Additionally, there are many opportunities for scholarships and grants. The Honors College advisors are incredible and take time to ensure that each students fulfills their potential. I definitely did not utilize those services enough, but I knew they were always there. The Criminal Justice program was the highlight of my college experience. Every professor was brilliant and had real world experience they brought to the classroom. There were several student organization, and even a competing firearms and forensics team on the campus. Our chapter of Lambda Alpha Epsilon, through the National Criminal Justice Association, placed first place in competitions for over decade and continue to win both the regional and national levels. I am still in touch with many of my professors and had the opportunity to conduct research and have them as advisors for published papers. My time at UCM was memorable and affordable. I would highly recommend this university.Read Less"

"University of Central Missouri is a great college that offers a variety of degrees and certificates for college students. My program, mechanical engineering technology, is one of the toughest programs the school has to offer but also has the biggest rewards as you enter the workforce with an UCM degree under your belt. I do recommend going to a school that allows for great reward."

"I am very pleased with the education that I received at UCM; all around, it was a very good online experience. However, I did have a very bad experience with one of the instructors who is also over the Family Nurse Practitioner Program. I do NOT recommend taking her as an instructor, I would rate her at 1 out of 5. She grades hard and does not explain the assignments so you end up getting a low score. Stand clear from her. The other instructors were amazing and made you feel like they genuinely wanted you to succeed; this lady seemed like she wanted you to fail.Read Less"

"If your wanting to go into the aviation field UCM is where I would recommend. They have an excellent program. They have hired pilots from around the world with different backgrounds that teach different classes and all have there own knowledge to teach."

"I loved my experiences there! They were so helpful and easy to work with."

"I had some amazing professors in the education department during my undergraduate program and had a great experience during my masters in educational technology."

"UCM is a great school. They are affordable and still provide a quality education."

"So far, I have had a wonderful experience with this college. The application process is SO easy. You do not have to write an essay, provide references or anything else. All you have to do is turn in your transcripts and it is based solely on GPA. You have to be admitted to the graduate program first and then the actual school you want to attend has to admit you as well. The graduate office is very helpful, especially Jessica. The nursing school is quick to respond. You have to then get all of your immunization records and back ground check turned in. The website is very informative.Read Less"

"I am just starting the nursing graduate program. The graduate office is extremely helpful and the cost is very low when comparing to other universities. All online. Less hours than most programs. They get back to you promptly. I would recommend this school to a working momma in need of advancing her degree! Great school!"

"The online program was everything I expected"

"The quality of education for the price is just right. The student to teacher ration is nice. The location is close to at least 3 major cities for entertainment, sports and shopping."

"Great location, amazing faculty. It provided me a place to learn and grow personally, socially, and academically."

"I was in a fairly small program so everyone knew each other. Everyone was friendly and helpful to one another. The professors were approachable and went above and beyond when asked for help."

"I would highly recommend UCMO. The course study is on par with more expensive online schools. another reason I love the school is that i will be graduating with a great education and not broke!! The course load is manageable for those who work while studying and the summer courses really allow you to get ahead of your degree in a very accelerated pace. Overall I would rate the school an A+"

"The campus is attractive and I found there were many caring faculty and staff members. The amount of resources that are available to the students is far from none. There are plenty of diverse people to make connections with on campus to better your career path. The environment is very beautiful and the community is very nice. Even with the location of the school you still get a good vibe of it being a college town, and for the athletes they have the support from the community at all the home events. The advisers and teachers on campus go out of there way to make sure you get the most out of there class and that your successful. The University of Central Missouri is a really great place to get a class A education and a awesome place to make long time friends.Read Less"

"University of Central Missouri is a great university to attend for anyone who is the Missouri area. The class sizes are perfect, the professors are professors, and the advisors actually take time to get to know and mentor their advisee's. Their degree programs all work to help prepare you for the real world!"

"Great small town university with good opportunities for learning considering the size and location. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Professors know the content of the classes they teach."