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Central Michigan University
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Information Summary
Ranks 82nd for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 19,561 |
| Total Enrollment | 27,221 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition | |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Doctoral, professional dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Central Michigan University?
Ranks 818th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $7,530 | $7,530 | $17,520 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $251 | $251 | $584 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $8,784 | $8,784 | $16,272 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $366 | $366 | $678 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $17,400 | $17,400 | $27,390 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $8,530 | $8,530 | $18,520 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,530 | $8,530 | $18,520 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,365 |
$5,365 |
$12,467 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $780 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,160 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,610 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 13,550 (5,596 male / 7,954 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 10,198 (3,754 male / 6,444 female) |
| Admission rate | 75% |
| First-time Enrollment | 3,738 (1,571 male / 2,167 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 3,714 (1,559 male / 2,155 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 24 (12 male / 12 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Central Michigan University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Mid-American Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Central Michigan University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 755th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 96% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 24 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 710th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 4% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 570 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 580 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 900 / 1150 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 6,696 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,527 | 953 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,478 | 2,531 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,415 | 1,943 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,430 | 2,103 | |
| Any financial aid type | 3,370 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Central Michigan University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 275 | 205 | 480 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 916 | 2,286 | 3,202 |
Hispanic | 243 | 284 | 527 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 158 | 232 | 390 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 82 | 115 | 197 |
White Non-Hispanic | 8,527 | 11,803 | 20,330 |
Race Unknown | 962 | 1,133 | 2,095 |
| Total | 11,163 | 16,058 | 27,221 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Central Michigan University?












