Central Michigan University

#12 in Michigan

4-years Public College In Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University (referred to as Central Michigan) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Mount Pleasant, MI. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Central Michigan University is $13,703 for Michigan residents and $14,190 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 14,557 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).The highest degree offered at Central Michigan University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$13,703 (Michigan Residents) $14,190 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate78.95%
Student Population14,557
Test Scores1,090 (SAT) 24 (ACT)
Graduation Rate61%
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Central Michigan University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1923 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Central Michigan University is $13,703 for Michigan residents and $14,190 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Central Michigan University is $16,392 for Michigan residents and $16,293 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Central Michigan University offers the alternative tuition plans. 91 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $9,868 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Central Michigan University is 78.95% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.86%. The average SAT score is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 24. Central Michigan University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 14,557 students are attending at Central Michigan University (10,401 undergraduate students). There are 717 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 235 part-time faculty working for Central Michigan University. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 2,132 (full-time) and 368 (part-time). The graduation rate at Central Michigan University is 61% and the retention rate is 72% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Central Michigan University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Central Michigan University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Central Michigan University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Central Michigan University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers