By Alex Greenwood,
February 25, 2026

The 欧美视频 (UCM) has received a long-term rating of 鈥淎+鈥 from
S&P Global Ratings for the eighth consecutive year regarding its Missouri Health &
Educational Facilities Authority Series 2018A, 2018B and 2023 educational facilities
revenue bonds. In addition, as a result of UCM鈥檚 dedication to sound financial operations,
the rating continues to include a stable outlook.
In its rating action, S&P Global noted, 鈥淭he stable outlook reflects our view that,
despite recent enrollment and operational pressures, the university鈥檚 healthy financial
resources and moderate debt burden will continue to support the current rating. Although
we expect full-accrual operating deficits could persist during the outlook period,
historically, UCM has had a conservative approach to financial management, and we
expect operations will remain at least break-even on a cash basis.鈥
S&P Global Ratings provides a forward-looking opinion about a borrower鈥檚 creditworthiness
and ability to repay debt using a letter-grade system. 鈥淎AA鈥 is the very best rating
that can be given for a borrower鈥檚 ability to repay long-term bonds. A long-term credit
issue rating of 鈥淎鈥 means that the organization being rated is more susceptible to
adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations
in higher-rated categories, but the borrower鈥檚 ability to meet its financial commitments
is still strong.
At the end of fiscal year 2025, UCM鈥檚 total debt outstanding equaled approximately
$64.9 million, including $38.9 million in fixed-rate, long-term debt across the Series
2018A, 2018B and 2023 bonds. Total debt also includes $20.6 million in leases, $4.2
million in SBITA and $1.1 million in various notes.
鈥淭o maintain an 鈥楢+鈥 rating for an eighth consecutive year with a stable outlook demonstrates
the university鈥檚 commitment toward good stewardship of our limited financial resources,鈥
said Bill Hawley, vice president for finance and operations at UCM.
Rex Vanatta, controller, added, 鈥淭he institution鈥檚 financial sustainability is key
to our ability to focus on student success and academic excellence. This rating reflects
that sustainability as well as our ability to secure financing for potential future
projects that will benefit our students.鈥