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#10 Best Public Universities in Michigan

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

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Overview

Enrollment

15,424
Central Michigan University overview
Location Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Online cmich.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Central Michigan University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Central Michigan University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 18,517 prospective students applied, and 14,273 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,910 enrolled in the school.  11,433 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,991 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $12,750 plus fees of $450. CMU is ranked 659 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

CMU is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Central Michigan University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
Central Michigan University overview
SAT 1010/1220
ACT 20/26
GPA 3.47

Applications Accepted

77.1% 
Central Michigan University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Michigan Resident Tuition

$12,750
In State Costs for Central Michigan University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$450
Room and Board $10,920
Budget for Other Expenses$1,250
Total One Year Cost$26,370

Out of State Resident Tuition

$12,750
Out of State Costs for Central Michigan University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$450
Room and Board $10,920
Budget for Other Expenses$1,250
Total One Year Cost$26,370

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

54% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Central Michigan University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 24%
Education 16%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 8%
Communication 7%
Social Sciences 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169248 IPEDS survey data for Central Michigan University.

Current students may use the Central Michigan University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.