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Everyone wrestles with “what-ifs,” “I-don’t-knows” and wondering what they’re capable of. The university you choose and the people you surround yourself with matter.</p> <p>UCM is where you’ll develop your passions and learn how to make a career out of them. Imagine getting paid for doing what you <em>love</em>. That’s the ultimate goal, right? It’ll be hard work, but the possibilities are here. So is your support team of mentors, advisors, counselors, classmates, friends and professors. We’re all here to guide you, challenge you and cheer you on. It’s this sense of connection, discovery and purpose that gives your little voice a new confidence, knowing that you’re <em>exactly</em> where you’re supposed to be.</p> <p>It’s time to answer, “What am I <em>doing</em>?” with, “I’m <strong><em>redefining</em> what’s possible</strong>.”</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row d-md-flex home-row"> <div class="col-md-7 p-0 wow fadeIn"><br><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/horizontal-images/ucmlife/fashion-students-1.jpg" alt="UCM fashion students" width="800" height="533" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://cms.ucmo.edu/files/content?site=www&path=/images/horizontal-images/ucmlife/fashion-students-1.jpg'"></div> <div class="col-md-5 p-0 wow fadeIn"> <div class="text-box"> <p> </p> <h1><strong>Affordable Possibilities</strong></h1> <p> </p> <p>Plain and simple – higher education should be accessible. Shop around, and you’ll find that UCM keeps its costs within reach by providing <strong>lower-than-average tuition</strong>. Use our <a href="https://ucmo.academicworks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scholarship Finder</a> to match with hundreds of scholarships and grants so you can graduate with less debt.</p> <p> </p> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4"> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/_resources/img/infographic-financial-aid.png" alt="94% of UCM undergraduate students receive financalaid" width="500" height="380" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://cms.ucmo.edu/files/content?site=www&path=/_resources/img/infographic-financial-aid.png'"></p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/_resources/img/infographic-red-black.png" alt="Red & Black Scholarship - Earn up to full tuition and fees" width="500" height="380" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://cms.ucmo.edu/files/content?site=www&path=/_resources/img/infographic-red-black.png'"></p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/_resources/img/infographic-scholarships.png" alt="665+ Scholarships Available" width="500" height="380" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://cms.ucmo.edu/files/content?site=www&path=/_resources/img/infographic-scholarships.png'"></p> </div> </div> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btngray" style="border-radius: 8px 0px;" href="/future-students/tuition-and-costs/index.php">TUITION AND COSTS</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row d-md-flex home-row"> <div class="col-md-7 p-0 wow fadeIn" style="position: relative;"><br><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/horizontal-images/buildings/admin-summer1.jpg" alt="UCM Administration building and quad" width="800" height="533" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://cms.ucmo.edu/files/content?site=www&path=/images/horizontal-images/buildings/admin-summer1.jpg'"> <div id="home-tour-btn"> <p><a href="/future-students/visit-ucm/index.php"><img id="tour-btn" src="/_resources/img/visit-button.png" alt="Plan your visit to UCM!" width="350" height="125" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://cms.ucmo.edu/files/content?site=www&path=/_resources/img/visit-button.png'"></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-5 p-0 wow fadeIn"> <div class="text-box"> <p> </p> <h1><strong>How do we say this?</strong></h1> <p> </p> <p>It’s hard to put a feeling into words, but when you get here, you’ll get it. We’re talking about that “my professors know my first name” feeling. That “I finally feel understood” feeling. That “I see a clear path to my future” feeling. It’s different for every person, but it comes from the resources, opportunities and attitudes you’ll find across campus.</p> <p> </p> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4"> <p><img src="/_resources/img/infographic-class-size.png" alt="18 Students - Average class size" width="350" height="266" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://cms.ucmo.edu/files/content?site=www&path=/infographic-class-size.png'"></p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <p><img src="/_resources/img/infographic-success-team.png" alt="Each student is paired with their own success team of counselors, advisors and mentors" width="350" height="266" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://cms.ucmo.edu/files/content?site=www&path=/_resources/img/infographic-success-team.png'"></p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <p><img src="/_resources/img/infographic-career-96.png" alt="96% of UCM students launch their career or continue their education within 6 months of graduation" width="350" height="266" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://cms.ucmo.edu/files/content?site=www&path=/_resources/img/infographic-career.png'"></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row d-md-flex home-row-carousel"> <div class="col-md-12 p-0 wow fadeIn"> <div class="content"> <div id="carousel-homepage-generic" class="carousel slide programslider" data-ride="carousel"> <div class="carousel-inner"> <div class="item active"> <div class="row1"> <div class="col-xs-12 nopadd"> <div class="thumbnail-home adjust1"> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 nopadd"><img src="/images/home-page-images/homepage-carousel-fasfa.jpg" alt="File your FASFA" width="100%" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://cms.ucmo.edu/files/content?site=www&path=/images/home-page-images/homepage-carousel-fasfa.jpg'"></div> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="caption-caro"> <h2 class="home-slider-hd"><strong>FILE YOUR FAFSA</strong></h2> <h4 class="home-slidersub-hd"></h4> <p>Filing your FAFSA every year is one of the most important things you can do to get money for college! It’s your key to unlocking scholarships, grants and even work-study funding.</p> <p>Use UCM’s FAFSA code:002454.</p> <p class="text-box"><a href="/future-students/financing-your-education/what-is-the-fafsa/index.php" class="btnred">LEARN MORE ></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="row1"> <div class="col-xs-12 nopadd"> <div class="thumbnail-home adjust1"> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 nopadd"><img src="/images/home-page-images/homepage-carousel-ucmbound.jpg" alt="A map of UCM in-state tuition eligible states" width="100%" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://cms.ucmo.edu/files/content?site=www&path=/images/home-page-images/homepage-carousel-instate.jpg'"></div> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="caption-caro"> <h2 class="home-slider-hd"><strong>IN-STATE TUITION FOR OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS</strong></h2> <h4 class="home-slidersub-hd"></h4> <p>With the UCM Out-of-State Scholarship, students in 15 states surrounding Missouri can save up to $8,040.</p> <p class="text-box"><a href="/future-students/financing-your-education/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/ucm-bound-out-of-state/index.php" class="btnred">SEE IF YOU QUALIFY ></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="row1"> <div class="col-xs-12 nopadd"> <div class="thumbnail-home adjust1"> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 nopadd"><img src="/images/home-page-images/homepage-carousel-mulegrant.jpg" alt="UCM's Mule Grant" width="100%" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://cms.ucmo.edu/files/content?site=www&path=/images/home-page-images/homepage-carousel-mulegrant.jpg'"></div> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="caption-caro"> <h2 class="home-slider-hd"><strong>MISSOURI RESIDENTS: PAY $0 IN TUITION & FEES</strong></h2> <h4 class="home-slidersub-hd"></h4> <p>UCM’s Mule Grant covers any tuition and general fees remaining after federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships have been applied.</p> <p class="text-box"><a href="/future-students/financing-your-education/grants/mule-grant/index.php" class="btnred">VIEW ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="row1"> <div class="col-xs-12 nopadd"> <div class="thumbnail-home adjust1"> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 nopadd"><img src="/images/home-page-images/homepage-carousel-mil-vet.jpg" alt="UCM is a Gold Military Friendly School" width="100%" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://cms.ucmo.edu/files/content?site=www&path=/images/home-page-images/homepage-carousel-milvet.jpg'"></div> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="caption-caro"> <h2 class="home-slider-hd"><strong>A MILITARY-FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY</strong></h2> <h4 class="home-slidersub-hd"></h4> <p>UCM recognizes the commitment veterans, active-duty service members and their families make to our country, and we’re committed to serving you in return.</p> <p class="text-box"><a href="/future-students/military-and-veterans-services/index.php" class="btnred">MILITARY AND VETERAN SERVICES ></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="row1"> <div class="col-xs-12 nopadd"> <div class="thumbnail-home adjust1"> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 nopadd"><img src="/images/home-page-images/homepage-carousel-mo1.jpg" alt="Mo holding a number one" width="100%" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://cms.ucmo.edu/files/content?site=www&path=/images/home-page-images/homepage-carousel-mo1.jpg'"></div> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="caption-caro"> <h2 class="home-slider-hd"><strong>#1 IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE</strong></h2> <h4 class="home-slidersub-hd"></h4> <p>UCM is consistently ranked as a top university by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, and our top-ranked academic programs are nationally recognized.</p> <p class="text-box"><a href="/about/fast-facts/rankings-and-recognition/index.php" class="btnred">CHECK OUT OUR RANKINGS & RECOGNITION ></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><a class="left carousel-control-full" href="#carousel-homepage-generic" data-slide="prev"><span class="fa fa-angle-left fa-3x"></span><span class="hide">left</span></a><a class="right carousel-control-full" href="#carousel-homepage-generic" data-slide="next"><span class="fa fa-angle-right fa-3x"></span><span class="hide">right</span></a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="background-color: #cf202e; border-radius: 40px 0px;"> <div class="row d-md-flex home-row"> <div class="col-md-5 p-0 wow fadeIn"> <div class="text-box"> <h2><span style="color: #ffffff; font-size: 48px;"><strong>Find Your Major</strong></span></h2> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #ffffff;">With <strong>150+ majors</strong> to choose from, there’s something for everyone at UCM. 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