Overview
Student Population
| Location | Mount Pleasant, Michigan |
| Online | cmich.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Central Michigan University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 16,411 prospective students applied, and 11,408 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,473 enrolled in the school. 15,966 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,656 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $12,510 plus fees of $450. CMU is ranked 714 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Central Michigan University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#714 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#240 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#10 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1200 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.32 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $450 |
| Room and Board | $10,328 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,080 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,368 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $450 |
| Room and Board | $10,328 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,080 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,528 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Education | 16% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
Other Colleges to Consider
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.