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Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University is a public university in a distant town with 10,055 students and a 90% acceptance rate.

Mount Pleasant, Michigan · Public · Town, distant · 10,055 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · MAC

Admission rate

90%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,091

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

21–27

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$17,597

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

59%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

74%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$55,874

10 years after entry

Students

10,055

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		Rolling

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: cmich.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$12,185
$30,001–48,000$12,139
$48,001–75,000$13,601
$75,001–110,000$16,269
Over $110,000$21,403

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreCentral Michigan University courseCredits
Biology33 II-A
Chemistry43 II-B
Psychology33 III-A
Statistics33 Math
Computer Science A33 II-B
Macroeconomics34 III-B
Microeconomics34 III-B
Environmental Science35 II-B
Show all 13 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Biology33 II-A
Chemistry43 II-B
Psychology33 III-A
Statistics33 Math
Computer Science A33 II-B
Macroeconomics34 III-B
Microeconomics34 III-B
Environmental Science35 II-B
European History33 I-A
Human Geography33 III-B
Computer Science Principles33 II-A
African American Studies33 IV-C
Physics C: Mechanics43

Source: cmich.smartcatalogiq.com · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Early Childhood Education and Teaching142
Psychology110
Community Organization and Advocacy92
Marketing/Marketing Management82
Exercise Science and Kinesiology80
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology70
Health/Medical Psychology60
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management60
Show the other 113 majors
Business Administration and Management53
Communication Sciences and Disorders53
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other53
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other50
Accounting49
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies48
Child Development44
Finance41
Mechanical Engineering40
Computer Science38
Public Relations/Image Management37
English/Language Arts Teacher Education34
Meeting and Event Planning32
Business/Corporate Communications31
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies30
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management30
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology29
Social Work29
Political Science and Government29
Management Information Systems28
Neuroscience28
Speech Communication and Rhetoric26
Health/Health Care Administration/Management25
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration25
Music Teacher Education24
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities22
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education21
English Language and Literature21
Interior Design21
Organizational Leadership19
Electrical and Electronics Engineering18
Graphic Design18
International Relations and Affairs17
Environmental Studies17
Information Technology16
Advertising15
Mathematics Teacher Education15
Biochemistry15
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management14
Fashion/Apparel Design14
Public Administration14
Outdoor Education14
Statistics14
Social Studies Teacher Education14
Health Teacher Education14
Journalism13
Meteorology13
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts13
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy13
Digital Arts12
Environmental Science11
Physical Fitness Technician11
Financial Planning and Services11
Fashion Merchandising11
History10
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician10
Family Systems10
Neurobiology and Anatomy10
Mathematics10
Economics9
Fine/Studio Arts9
Public Health Education and Promotion9
Dietetics/Dietitian9
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse8
Anthropology8
Industrial and Organizational Psychology8
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other8
Photojournalism8
History Teacher Education7
Legal Studies7
Athletic Training/Trainer7
Music7
Sociology7
Hospitality Administration/Management6
Social Sciences6
Astronomy6
Spanish Language and Literature6
Real Estate5
Dance, Other5
Chemistry5
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness5
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering5
Land Use Planning and Management/Development5
Elementary Education and Teaching4
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies4
Public/Applied History4
Art Teacher Education3
Computer Engineering3
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other3
Geology/Earth Science3
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology3
Music Theory and Composition3
Voice and Opera3
International Business/Trade/Commerce3
Environmental Health2
Music Performance2
Geographic Information Science and Cartography2
Philosophy2
Industrial Technology/Technician2
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances2
Women's Studies1
French Language and Literature1
Materials Chemistry1
Chemical Process Technology1
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy1
Geography1
Musical Theatre1
Film/Cinema/Media Studies1
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1
Keyboard Instruments1
Music Management1
Casino Management1
Actuarial Science1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, MAC

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, MAC

Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Greek life

9% of men in fraternities · 8% of women in sororities · 9% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, distant

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Mount Pleasant, MI

65,072 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

MBS International (MBS)

Nearest hub airport

Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.8 of 20

Elevation

792 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

16°F

July high

84°F

Annual snowfall

39.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

13 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$900 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division I, similar size