Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University is a four-years, public school located in Mount Pleasant, MI. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at R2 University comparison page.

The Central Michigan's 2024 tuition & fees is $14,312 for Michigan residents and $14,312 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 91% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,868.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 14,557 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).

Central Michigan ranked 158^th in National Universities and 7^th in Michigan Colleges rankings. Central Michigan University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Central Michigan University is $14,312 for in-state students and $14,312 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $16,293 for in-state students and $16,293 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,948 for Michigan residents and $14,948 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,195 for Michigan residents and $16,195 for out-of-state students.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$14,312	$14,312
Graduate	$16,293	$16,293

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$14,948	$14,948
Graduate	$16,195	$16,195

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Central Michigan University is 91.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.00%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,090.

The average graduation rate is 61%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 14,557 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Central Michigan Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	91.00% Acceptance Rate / 12.00% Yield
Test Scores »	1,090 SAT / 24 ACT
Graduation Rate »	61%
Retention Rate	72%(full-time), 42% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »	14,557 (10,401 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$9,868

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

Central Michigan University has a medical school. You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

Central Michigan Offered Programs
Central Michigan University Medical School
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On-Campus Students Services

Central Michigan University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Central Michigan
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No