Central Michigan University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Mount Pleasant, MI
5.0 3 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Michigan

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Overview

Total enrollment

14,488

Location Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Website cmich.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Central Michigan University occupies a 480-acre campus in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, located in the central portion of the state's Lower Peninsula approximately 70 miles north of Lansing. The public institution, established in 1892 as a teachers' college, has evolved into a comprehensive university recognized for its programs in education, business, health professions, and broadcasting. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the Warriner Hall administration building which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Students typically reside in one of the university's 22 residence halls during their first two years, and the institution competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Chippewas, participating in the Mid-American Conference. The university maintains a significant commitment to research and hosts the College of Medicine, which focuses on training physicians for rural and underserved communities in Michigan.

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Ratings

CMU is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Central Michigan University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 960/1200
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/27
GPA 3.47

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 11.3%
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$14,760

Costs for Central Michigan University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$14,760
Books and Supplies		$1,250
Other Fees		$450
Room and Board		$12,564
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,850
Total One Year Cost		$31,874

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Student 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 majors at Central Michigan University are Business, Education, and Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies. 24% of students major in Business, 16% in Education, and 8% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies.