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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $17,201
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Median earnings
- $59,879
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Central Michigan University is a public college in Mount Pleasant, MI with 10,035 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, and admitted students average 1091 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,201 per year ($12,792 for families earning under $30,000). 59% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,879 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 18,102
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 16,474
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing490–610
200800
SAT Math470–590
200800
ACT Composite21–27
136
What Central Michigan University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $31,335
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,420
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,420
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,792
- $30–48k$12,229
- $48–75k$13,598
- $75–110k$16,645
- $110k+$22,913
Get a personal estimate with Central Michigan University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Freshman retention
- 75%
- Median earnings
- $59,879
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 10,035
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 36%
- White76%
- Hispanic6%
- Black8%
- Asian2%
Central Michigan University FAQ
What is Central Michigan University's acceptance rate?+
Central Michigan University admits 90% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Central Michigan University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1091.
What ACT score do you need for Central Michigan University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–27.
Is Central Michigan University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Central Michigan University?+
In Fall 2023, 18,102 students applied to Central Michigan University and 16,474 were admitted; 2,044 enrolled.
Does Central Michigan University consider legacy status?+
No. Central Michigan University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Central Michigan University require an essay?+
Central Michigan University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Central Michigan University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $31,335 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,201.
What is Central Michigan University's graduation rate?+
59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 169248 · How we use this data
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