University of Central Missouri

University of Central Missouri
Former name
  • Normal School No. 2 (1871–1919)
  • Central Missouri State Teachers College (1919–1945)
  • Central Missouri State College (1945–1972)
  • Central Missouri State University (1972–2006)
MottoEducation for Service
TypePublic university
Established1871 (1871)
Endowment$42.89 million (2017)
PresidentRoger Best
ProvostTim Crowley
Academic staff
424 Full-time and 156 Part-time
Students13,734 (Spring 2024)
Undergraduates8,019 (Spring 2024)
Postgraduates5,715 (Spring 2024)
Location,
Missouri
,
United States

38°45′33″N 93°44′15″W / 38.7591°N 93.7374°W / 38.7591; -93.7374
Campus1,561 acres (631.7 ha)
ColorsRed and Black
NicknamesMules and Jennies
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIThe MIAA
MascotMo the Mule
Websiteucmo.edu

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) is a public university in Warrensburg, Missouri, United States.

In 2024, enrollment was 13,734 students from 48 states and 52 countries on its 1,561-acre campus. UCM offers 150 programs of study, including 10 pre-professional programs, 27 areas of teacher certification, and 37 graduate programs.