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S&P Global Ratings Assign UCM 鈥楢+鈥 Long-term Rating for Eighth Year

By Alex Greenwood, February 25, 2026

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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

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