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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MIPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Central Michigan University is a public institution located in the town setting of Mount Pleasant, MI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 10.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
10.0K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading490 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math470 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 27
1typical 50% range36
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,552
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,201
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,591
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,450
Earnings 5yr: $127,501
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,443
Earnings 5yr: $107,405
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $101,507
Earnings 5yr: $77,159
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,449
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,708
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,611
Earnings 5yr: $86,584
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,721
Earnings 5yr: $93,984
Debt: $27,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,542
Earnings 5yr: $98,443
Debt: $30,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,336
Earnings 5yr: $83,358
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,216
Earnings 5yr: $102,767
Debt: $27,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,310
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,839
Earnings 5yr: $86,720
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,472
Earnings 5yr: $90,234
Debt: $30,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,196
Earnings 5yr: $91,993
Debt: $27,000
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,064
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $28,500
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,493
Earnings 5yr: $80,213
Debt: N/A
Statistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,853
Earnings 5yr: $82,502
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,597
In-State Tuition$14,760
Out-of-State Tuition$14,760
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
31%
Pell Grants
69%
Take Loans
56%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,567
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,874
Completion Signals
59%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,183
Est. Monthly Payment
$250/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
38%
Men62%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
14%
Avg Family Income
$70,474
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