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Central Michigan University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Michigan

Central Michigan University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
89.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹13,86,436Out-of-state
Students
10,035Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

Central Michigan University (CMU, CMICH) is a public research university in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1892 as a private normal school and became a state institution in 1895. CMU is one of the eight research universities in Michigan and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". It has more than 14,000 students on its Mount Pleasant campus. CMU offers 200 academic programs at the undergraduate, master's, specialist, and doctoral levels. The Central Michigan Chippewas compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference in six men's and ten women's sports.

Admissions planning estimate

89.8% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 54.8%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 91.01%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 91% (16,474/18,102; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

90 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 21,969
Offered a place 19,732
Enrolled 2,222

11.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite960-1200
4001600
ACT composite21-27
136

What a year costs

₹26,84,013 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹13,86,436
  • Housing₹11,80,162
  • Books & supplies₹1,17,415
Sticker price ₹26,84,013
After aid (average) ₹16,52,921

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹13,86,436
Out-of-state ₹13,86,436

Average aid awarded: ₹12,21,022 a year.

Outcomes and support

75.4%
Retention
58.7%
Graduation
59%
Get financial aid
10%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 76.1%
African American 8.2%
Hispanic 5.8%
Multiracial 3.9%
Asian 1.5%
Unknown 1%
Native American 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Financial aid 15 Oct 2026 Passed

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Doctoral degree - other

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorologybachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Corporate Communicationsbachelor
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciencesbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Community Organization and Advocacybachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Construction Engineering Technology/Technicianbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policybachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Literaturebachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Materials Sciencesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Outdoor Educationbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Real Estatebachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate89.82%
Total Applicants21969
Admitted Applicants19732
Enrolled Applicants2222
Application Fee₹3,757
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Financial Aid Date2026-10-15

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %960
SAT Composite 75th %1200
ACT Composite 25th %21
ACT Composite 75th %27

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹13,86,436
Out-of-State Tuition₹13,86,436
Average Housing Cost₹11,80,162
Books & Supplies₹1,17,415
Average Net Price₹16,52,921
Students Receiving Aid59%
Average Aid Awarded₹12,21,022
Out-of-State Students10%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.21%
Asian1.46%
Hispanic5.76%
White76.08%
Multiracial3.87%
Native American0.93%
Pacific Islander0.06%
International2.63%
Unknown Race1%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate58.72%
Retention Rate75.36%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates10035

Contact

Street Address102 Warriner Hall
ZIP Code48859
Phone(989) 774-3076
Websitehttps://www.cmich.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/