University of Central Missouri

The University of Central Missouri is a public university offering a wide range of academic programs while remaining one of the most affordable universities in the country. Fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, UCM provides education that extends beyond the classroom through service-learning projects, study abroad opportunities and real-world experiences. Students can take classes online or on the university's campuses in Warrensburg and Lee's Summit, Missouri. Originally founded as a training school for teachers, the institution was renamed the University of Central Missouri in 2006.