gradeB
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
gradeB
Value
gradeB
Diversity
gradeB+
Campus
gradeB
Athletics
gradeA minus
Party Scene
gradeA
Professors
gradeA minus
Location
gradeC+
Dorms
gradeB
Campus Food
gradeB minus
Student Life
gradeA minus
Safety
gradeB
About
About Central Michigan...
- Common App Accepted
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mid-American Conference
- Michigan
- Mount Pleasant
From Central Michigan University
Don't just adapt to a changing world. Play a role in shaping the future. Action is a hallmark of the CMU experience. Here, you’ll go beyond the classroom to apply your learning in the real world. You’ll explore your passions, find your voice, and get fired up to take on the world.
Central Michigan University Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79%
SAT Range
980-1220
ACT Range
21-27
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Will You Get Into CMU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Central Michigan University
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Cost
Net Price
$15,605/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,314/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%
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Academics
Professors
gradeA minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
74%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.195 responses
66%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.229 responses
56%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.228 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
248 Graduates
142 Graduates
Marketing
132 Graduates
Community Organization and Advocacy
111 Graduates
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
89 Graduates
Radio and Television
86 Graduates
76 Graduates
Cellular Biology
72 Graduates
66 Graduates
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Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts students in Action
Learn by doing! With 200 programs to choose from, students gain real world experience through opportunities such as producing student-led TV and radio shows, curating the Threads fashions show, starting a business through the New Venture Challenge, faculty-led research and more! CMU students work closely with faculty members and mentors to turn their passions into careers.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
37%
On Campus
51%
Online
12%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,937Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,484
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
31%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
160 responses
All of the above
29%
Friendly
16%
Well-balanced
14%
Driven
9%
Stressed
9%
Determination
7%
Realxed
6%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available —
Poll
56%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.259 responses
Poll
63%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.314 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
176 responses
Fire Up Chips
65%
Larger school with a small school feel
9%
Friendly
7%
Academically focused but social on the weekends
5%
Get me out of here
4%
Serious yet fun
4%
Home away from home
2%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,900/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
62%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.133 responses
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Central Michigan University Reviews
Rating 3.74 out of 5 3,030 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
Central Michigan University is a great school , they have good professors ,staff and students.The professors are really patient with students and really understand, Students are friendly and also have good manners. The school has great sports teams and facilities, it also has well structured housing facilities for students. Central Michigan University is like a hub of adventure with a spirited community, diverse courses, and a beautiful campus. Plus, the Chippewas' energy is contagious. Adventure awaits at CMU with its lively atmosphere, academic variety, and Chippewa spirit , CMU's got some cool majors! Business, Education, Health Sciences, and of course, the Sciences . CMU also offers unique programs like Fermentation Science, Meteorology, and Museum Studies. They're big on hands-on learning, diversity, and have top-notch research facilities. Plus, their focus on sustainability . Great community vibe, cutting-edge tech, and they're eco-conscious. It has a nice and quiet atmosphere to
- Freshman
- 3 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Central Michigan University is a place where you get exactly what you put in. The name itself won't get you far on its own, so the value comes in your ability to engage with opportunities and people as they come. This is actually easier to do here than other schools: the classes and university make-up is smaller compared to other universities, so being able to connect with faculty and impactful opportunities is actually attainable!
Post-Covid, I think there is a lot of work to be done to revitalize campus (student life and engagement, university support and connection, events and opportunities). The CMU that former graduates talk about is not the CMU that exists today, so when looking for reviews, keep timeline in mind. It is difficult, but there is already some push in the right direction.
Though the university has some strong supports for underrepresented students, the diversity at CMU is lacking. Housing seems to be in a transitional phase, but off campus is extremely affordable.
- Senior
- 3 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
I have overall had a great experience at CMU! All of the staff members make sure that you feel welcomed and create a great community within your halls. I am very close to those in my hall, and enjoy hanging out with them. Some of the professors here are harder to understand because of their thick accents, especially in the STEM related fields, but I feel that you will find this at any university. The party scene at Central is great if that is what you are looking for. However, I feel that Central has more to offer than just that. I was very drawn to Central because of its small town feel. For being a D1 university, it's small knit communities that it makes through living-learning communities and smaller size classes are impressive, making collaboration and connections between peers and professors very easy. You will not just be a number in your classes, and people will want to get to know you! The campus is also very easy to learn, and can be walked from front to back in 10-15 minutes.
- Freshman
- 3 months ago
