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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 5,514
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 77%
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, CMU-Mount Pleasant is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that CMU-Mount Pleasant is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Central Michigan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

CMU-Mount Pleasant boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,200

Cost of attendance at Central Michigan University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,200

Cost of attendance at Central Michigan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Central Michigan University received on average $10,288 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,288
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 646 31% $4,772 $3,082,488
Other Federal Grant 1,537 74% $2,570 $3,949,561
State Grant/Scholarships 156 8% $1,066 $166,255
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,938 94% $8,191 $15,874,424
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,943 94% $10,288 $19,990,240

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Central Michigan University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Central Michigan University students is 61.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.7%.

61.7%

  • asian 71.1% 32 students
  • African American 50.4% 142 students
  • white 64.3% 1,751 students
  • unknown 66.7% 18 students
  • hispanic 51.8% 88 students
  • International Students 42.9% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 46.5% 74 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-American Conference
  • Baseball Mid-American Conference
  • Basketball Mid-American Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Mid-American Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Central Michigan University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Central Michigan University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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