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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI • public • I | Mid-American Conference
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Acceptance
91.0%
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Grad Rate
62%
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Cost
$30,874 / $30,874

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town (Distant)
Student Population
Undergrad: 11,187 • Total: 16,725
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Mount Pleasant, MI
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Website
www.cmich.edu
Region
Great Lakes
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 4,296 (38.4%) • Female: 6,891 (61.6%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
91.0%
16,474 admitted from 18,102 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 490-620
Math: 470-590
Total: 960-1210
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
21-27
Application Types Offered
RD —
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$40
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
Rolling: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
61.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate
39.3%
Freshman Retention Rate
74.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$30,874
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$30,874
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $15,030
Out-of-state: $15,030
Room & Board
$12,394
Books & Supplies
$3,450
Students Receiving Pell Grants
31%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Mid-American Conference
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball (FBS) Basketball (FBS) Cross Country (FBS) Football (FBS) Golf (FBS) Wrestling (FBS)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics Lacrosse Soccer Softball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.0 GPA
In-State Awards
$2,000-$8,250/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$8,250/yr
1 automatic scholarship (7 total)
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Common questions about Central Michigan University

What is Central Michigan University's acceptance rate?
Central Michigan University accepts 91% of applicants, from 18,102 applications.
How much does Central Michigan University cost?
Tuition and fees are $15,030.
What ACT score do you need for Central Michigan University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 21 and 27 on the ACT.
What is Central Michigan University's graduation rate?
62% of students graduate within six years.