Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Town · 10,035 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Mount Pleasant, MI, 48859 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
119 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$30,681
Out-of-state COA
$30,681
Avg net price
$17,597
Room & board
$12,564
In-state tuition
$14,760
Out-of-state tuition
$14,760
Books & supplies
$1,250/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,185
$30–48k
$12,139
$48–75k
$13,601
$75–110k
$16,269
$110k+
$21,403
Admissions
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1091
Reading 490–610
Math 470–590
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 21–27
English 20–27
Math 19–27
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Central Michigan University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
60%
1st-yr retention
75%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
62%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
63%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
10%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,567
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,874
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,326–$31,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$40,188
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
16
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
31%
First-generation
29%
Median family income
$57,838
Independent students
15%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
6%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$46,567
10 years after entry
$55,874
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Institutional
Endowment
$265M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
75%
Avg faculty salary
$10,682/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,718
Federal loan rate
69%
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