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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859

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Known for business — excellent value

Central Michigan University is a public institution in Mount Pleasant with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1099, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 9.9K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,874 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,041.

Established
1892
Motto
Sapientia, Virtus, Amicitia
Type
Public research university
Conference
Interstate
Division
Division I

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91%Acceptance
1099SAT Avg
9,916Students
16:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$55,874Earnings 10yr
$16,041Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Central Michigan University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1099

Reading & WritingMid: 565
490620
MathMid: 550
470590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1099

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,190
Tuition (out-of-state)$14,190
Room & Board$12,178
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$26,470
Average Net Price$16,041
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,672
$30–48K$11,638
$48–75K$14,182
$75–110K$17,215
$110K+$18,780

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,041

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,183

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

65

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (194)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
9,916
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 8%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.8%
Freshman Retention73.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,567
8 Years$50,848
10 Years$55,874

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,900
Men
$53,100

Rankings

Forbes
#408
Washington Monthly
#206

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from MI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K
123 mi(213 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
162 mi(281 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
187 mi(324 min)

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