Value signal
Out-of-state value
OOS tuition below the public-university average.
This school$14.2k
Public 4-yr OOS avg$28k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,190
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,178
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,970
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$26,368
Net price (after aid)$16,041
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$12,672
$30k – $48k$11,638
$48k – $75k$14,182
$75k – $110k$17,215
$110k+$18,780
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$55,874
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants31%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans68%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
62%
Freshman Retention
74%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$55.9k above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$14.2k
Net price
$16k
below avg
Pell
31%
Median debt
$27k
Earnings (10y)
$55.9k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (32)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsChemistryBiologyEnvironmental Science
Social Sciences
SociologyPolitical ScienceInternational Relations
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Data ScienceArtificial IntelligenceSoftware Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
91%
SAT range
960 - 1210
ACT range
21 - 27
Campus & Student Life
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About Central Michigan University
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- Where is Central Michigan University located?
- Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, MI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Central Michigan University?
- Central Michigan University is a public university based in MI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Central Michigan University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Central Michigan University is approximately 91%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Central Michigan University?
- Central Michigan University's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,190 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Central Michigan University?
- Central Michigan University reports total enrollment of approximately 14,260 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Central Michigan University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Central Michigan University.
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