Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.48
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Central Michigan University is a public research university in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1892 as a private normal school, it became a state institution in 1895. The university offers 200 academic programs and is classified as an R2 doctoral university with high research activity; its athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference.
- Rankings
#150 (THE US)▼
National rank
Ranked #150 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #257 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #562 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1001 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #1488 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$14,190▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $31,058
Room & Board: $12,178
Books & Supplies: $1,240
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,638
Pell Grant Recipients: 32%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$14,190▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $31,058
Room & Board: $12,178
Books & Supplies: $1,240
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,638
Pell Grant Recipients: 32%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.76 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 960–1210▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 960–1210
SAT ERW: 490–620
SAT Math: 470–590
ACT Composite: 21–27
- Admit Rate
- 91%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.48
- Total Enrollment
- 14,399
- Undergrad
- 10,055
- Graduate
- 4,344
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Retention Rate
- 74%
- Graduation Rate
- 62%
- Official Portal
- Visit University Site ↗
106 Warriner Hall, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 48859
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