What Central Michigan costs
Central Michigan University charges $14,760 a year in published tuition and fees, about $7,380 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $30,681 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $14,630 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Central Michigan
For fall 2024, Central Michigan University received 21,969 applications and admitted 19,732 students, and 2,222 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 960 and 1200.
What Central Michigan students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Central Michigan University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 142 |
| Psychology | 110 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 92 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 82 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 80 |
| Cell / Cellular and Molecular Biology | 70 |
| Health / Medical Psychology | 60 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration / Management | 60 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Central Michigan
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Alma College, Alma, Michigan: about 15 miles away
- Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan: about 36 miles away
- Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan: about 41 miles away
Colleges like Central Michigan
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, Whitewater, Wisconsin: 9,405 undergraduates
- South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota: 9,198 undergraduates
- Southern Illinois University–Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois: 8,494 undergraduates
- Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio: 12,812 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin: 7,306 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Central Michigan University's acceptance rate? 89.8% for fall 2024: 19,732 of 21,969 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Central Michigan University? $14,760 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Central Michigan University? About 10,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Central Michigan University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 960–1200.
What is the campus setting at Central Michigan University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Central Michigan University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Central Michigan University