Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1892Distant townSEVP certified
About
Central Michigan University (CMU, CMICH) is a public research university in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1892 as a private normal school and became a state institution in 1895. CMU is one of the eight research universities in Michigan and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". It has more than 14,000 students on its Mount Pleasant campus. CMU offers 200 academic programs at the undergraduate, master's, specialist, and doctoral levels. The Central Michigan Chippewas compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference in six men's and ten women's sports.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$15,420
- Estimated total for international students
- US$31,335
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 10,035
- Graduate students
- 4,295
- International undergraduates
- 3%
- Students per teacher
- 16 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 90%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 490–610 · Maths 470–590
- ACT
- 21–27
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$59,879
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (211)
Bachelor's degrees95 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAstronomy and AstrophysicsAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Corporate CommunicationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNon-Professional Legal StudiesOutdoor EducationParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhilosophyPhysical Science Technologies/TechniciansPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees56 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCurriculum and InstructionEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryHomeland SecurityHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLiteratureManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSpecial Education and TeachingSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Doctoral degrees16 subjects
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryMaterials SciencesMathematicsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhysicsRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsResearch and Experimental PsychologyStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)3 subjects
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMedicineRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Undergraduate certificates19 subjects
Air TransportationArea StudiesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeography and CartographyIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesNon-Professional Legal StudiesPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic Policy AnalysisRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySpecial Education and TeachingTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Graduate certificates22 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering-Related FieldsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryHomeland SecurityHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationPublic HealthSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.