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Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University is a large, public institution located in Mount Pleasant, mi. Founded in 1892, Central Michigan University offers undergraduate degrees in 194 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 10,297 undergraduates
cost $13,703 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Central Michigan University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 79.0%
SAT score average 1104
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Central Michigan University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Community Organization and Advocacy
Marketing
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $13,703
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,248
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,070
Cost of attendance* $27,021
Average financial aid package $17,189
Estimated cost $9,832 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $13,703
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,248
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,070
Cost of attendance* $27,021
Average financial aid package $17,189
Estimated cost $9,832 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Central Michigan University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,297, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

14,423

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
52%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
34%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Central Michigan University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 106 Warriner Hall, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
phone 989-774-4000
address https://www.cmich.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Central Michigan University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Central Michigan University?

Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at Central Michigan University? 

The acceptance rate for Central Michigan University is 79%.

What’s the average GPA for Central Michigan University?

The average high school GPA for Central Michigan University students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Central Michigan University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Central Michigan University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $108,084.

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