Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1099
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
32.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-5.3%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (194)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Central Michigan Normal School (1905) CMU opened in 1892 as the Central Michigan Normal School and Business Institute.
- •For the first year, 31 students attended classes in the Carpenter Building in downtown Mount Pleasant.
- •Bellows surveyed the future location of the campus and was involved in the construction of the original Main Building, which opened in September 1893.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
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