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Central Michigan University

📍 Mount Pleasant, Michigan🏛️ Town Setting👥 10,035 Undergrads🔗 www.cmich.edu

Overview

Central Michigan University is a large public research university in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. It enrolls about 10,035 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 90%. Graduates earn a median of $55,874 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

90%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,091

490–610

Net Price

$17,597

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

59%

Retention

75%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$55,874

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

SAT Average

1,091

ACT Composite

21–27

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200490 – 610 (mid 50%)800

Math

200470 – 590 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

121 – 27 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$14,760

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$14,760

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$30,681

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$17,597

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$12,185
$30,001 – $48,000	$12,139
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,601
$75,001 – $110,000	$16,269
$110,001 +	$21,403

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

68.7%

Academics & Programs

Central Michigan University offers programs across 28 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

22.4%

Education

12.8%

Psychology

7.4%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

7.0%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

6.4%

Communication & Journalism

6.4%

Public Administration & Social Services

5.9%

Health Professions

5.2%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

59%

On-Time (4yr)

40%

Retention (FT)

75%

% Earning >$25K

78%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$46,567

8 years

$50,848

10 years

$55,874

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

59.3%

White

62.7%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

76.1%

Black or African American

8.2%

Asian

1.5%

Hispanic / Latino

5.8%

Two or more races

3.9%

International

2.6%

Gender

Women

61.6%

Men

38.4%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Michigan University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 90%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1091.

How much does Central Michigan University cost?

In-state tuition is $14,760, and out-of-state is $14,760. Average net price after financial aid is $17,597.

What is Central Michigan University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Education, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at Central Michigan University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 59%, and 75% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.