Paying for Central Michigan University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$14,312 4.44%	$14,312 4.44%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$16,293 -0.60%	$16,293 -0.60%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Michigan University (Central Michigan) are $14,312 for Michigan residents and $14,312 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

91% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,868. It could cover 68.95% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $21,312 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Central Michigan's 4-year tuition is $61,272 for Michigan residents and $37,982 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $137,716 for Michigan residents and $114,426 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Central Michigan University is $14,312 for Michigan residents and $14,312 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.44% for Michigan residents and increased by 4.44% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Central Michigan is $14,948 for Michigan residents and $14,948 for out-of-state students, a 4.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Central Michigan Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,703	$13,703	$12,318
2023-2024	$14,312	$14,312	$15,628
Change % 2023-2024	4.44%	4.44%	26.87%
2024-2025	$14,948	$14,948	$19,827

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $16,293 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $16,293. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Central Michigan is $16,195 for Michigan residents and $16,195 for out-of-state students , a 0.6% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

Central Michigan University has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $44,127 for in-state and $64,237 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at Central Michigan University College of Medicine page.

Central Michigan Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$16,392	$16,392	$12,318
2023-2024	$16,293	$16,293	$15,628
Change % 2023-2024	-0.60%	-0.60%	26.87%
2024-2025	$16,195	$16,195	$19,827

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Central Michigan. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $478. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $763.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$457	$457
	2023-2024	$478	$478
	2024-2025	$500	$500
Graduate	2022-2023	$735	$735
	2023-2024	$763	$763
	2024-2025	$792	$792

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,628 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 26.87% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 27.59% compared to the previous year.

The Central Michigan's 2024 on-campus COA is $31,180 for state residents and $31,180 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $28,592 for state residents and $28,592 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Central Michigan
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$14,312
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$14,312
Room & Board	$12,178	$8,970
Personal Expenses	$3,450	$4,070
Books & Supplies	$1,240
COA (In-State)	$31,180	$28,592
COA (Out-of-State)	$31,180	$28,592

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

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

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Central Michigan?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Central Michigan is $61,272 for Michigan residents and $37,982 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Central Michigan University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Central Michigan 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$14,704	$15,106	$15,519	$15,943	$61,272
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$12,057	$10,158	$8,557	$7,209	$37,982
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,106	$15,519	$15,943	$16,380	$62,948
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$10,158	$8,557	$7,209	$6,074	$31,998
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$15,519	$15,943	$16,380	$16,828	$64,670
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$8,557	$7,209	$6,074	$5,117	$26,957
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,943	$16,380	$16,828	$17,288	$66,439
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$7,209	$6,074	$5,117	$4,311	$22,710
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$16,380	$16,828	$17,288	$17,761	$68,256
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$6,074	$5,117	$4,311	$3,631	$19,132

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $137,716 for Michigan residents and $114,426 for out-of-state students.

Central Michigan 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$32,425	$33,723	$35,012	$36,356	$137,716
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$29,778	$28,775	$28,116	$27,757	$114,426
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$33,723	$35,078	$36,422	$37,825	$143,258
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$28,775	$28,116	$27,757	$27,660	$112,308
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$35,078	$36,491	$37,894	$39,358	$149,041
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,116	$27,757	$27,660	$27,795	$111,328
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$36,491	$37,966	$39,430	$40,958	$155,077
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$27,757	$27,660	$27,795	$28,136	$111,348
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$37,966	$39,506	$41,034	$42,628	$161,377
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$27,660	$27,795	$28,136	$28,662	$112,253

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 91% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $98,244 for Michigan residents and $74,954 for out-of-state students.

Central Michigan 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,557	$23,855	$25,144	$26,488	$98,244
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,910	$18,907	$18,248	$17,889	$74,954
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,855	$25,210	$26,554	$27,957	$103,786
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$18,907	$18,248	$17,889	$17,792	$72,836
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,210	$26,623	$28,026	$29,490	$109,569
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$18,248	$17,889	$17,792	$17,927	$71,856
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,623	$28,098	$29,562	$31,090	$115,605
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$17,889	$17,792	$17,927	$18,268	$71,876
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$28,098	$29,638	$31,166	$32,760	$121,905
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$17,792	$17,927	$18,268	$18,794	$72,781

	In-State	Out-of-State
Central Michigan University	$14,312	$14,312
Miami University-Oxford	$17,060	$38,124
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	$13,390	$21,378
Western Michigan University	$15,298	$19,098
University of Toledo	$11,742	$21,102
Kent State University at Kent	$11,767	$20,880