At a glance
Average net price
$17,597
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
58.7%
Admission rate
90%
Undergrad size
10,035
In-state tuition
$14,760
Out-of-state tuition
$14,760
Cost of attendance
$30,681
Median earnings (10y)
$55,874
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,091
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 75.4%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
27 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (33%), business (22%), stem (16%).
- STEM16%
- Health5%
- Business22%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences33%
- Trades & services8%
- Business22.4%~2,243 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education12.8%~1,279 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology7.4%~740 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~706 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~644 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication6.4%~639 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~590 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~524 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~478 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.5%~353 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering2.7%~274 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science2.4%~245 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~225 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.9%~196 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~162 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~137 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~116 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.0%~99 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.8%~83 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.6%~58 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.5%~50 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Science tech0.0%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Transportation0.0%~4 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 807 | $70,324 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 463 | $24,851 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 419 | $49,172 | $28,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 402 | $29,054 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 396 | $39,217 | $29,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 294 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 277 | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | Bachelor's | 218 | $41,663 | $33,932 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 212 | $50,397 | $27,000 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 204 | $54,526 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 184 | $28,465 | $27,209 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 156 | $35,420 | $27,000 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 156 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 149 | $53,427 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 141 | $50,594 | $26,672 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 132 | $26,758 | $27,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 117 | — | $23,992 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 115 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 115 | $56,827 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 111 | $34,718 | $28,500 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 108 | $62,306 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 106 | $26,725 | $27,239 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 101 | $36,339 | $29,000 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 98 | $53,173 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 97 | $54,198 | $29,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 94 | $38,154 | $29,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 94 | $24,783 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 94 | $34,258 | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 91 | $62,490 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 88 | $55,288 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 84 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 82 | $40,200 | $27,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 80 | $49,484 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 79 | $34,207 | $27,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 78 | $49,323 | $27,670 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 77 | $108,045 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 76 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 75 | $40,909 | $31,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 69 | $66,978 | $27,000 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 64 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University is a large institution located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 10,035 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Education, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Central Michigan University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,597 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $14,760 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $30,681 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 58.7%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $55,874 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Central Michigan University confers degrees and certificates across 27 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Education, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (33% of credentials), business (22% of credentials), stem (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Central Michigan University accepts 90% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,091. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Mount Pleasant, Michigan (town), Central Michigan University draws students from across Michigan and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Central Michigan University
Q.How much does Central Michigan University cost?
The average net price at Central Michigan University is $17,597 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $30,681.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Central Michigan University?
Central Michigan University has a 6-year graduation rate of 58.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Central Michigan University?
Central Michigan University admits 90% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Central Michigan University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Central Michigan University graduate earns $55,874 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Central Michigan University?
Published tuition is $14,760 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Central Michigan University located?
Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan (ZIP 48859).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Central Michigan University at their official website.