Central Michigan University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Mount Pleasant, MI

$12,960

Avg in-state tuition

$24,120

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Central Michigan University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Central Michigan University is a large public university located on a rural campus in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,311, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The university offers 145 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 64%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $12,960, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $24,120.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

69% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

64% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school rank Required

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Required

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Recommended

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1210

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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17k

Students enrolled

42%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

73%

Black

11%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Unknown

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

60%

Socio-economic diversity

35% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

73%

State Grant Aid

6%

Institution Grant Aid

88%

Pell Grant

35%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,955
State Grant Aid $1,169
Institution Grant Aid $8,287
Pell Grant Aid $4,809

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.