Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Central Michigan University reported a 91.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Central Michigan University is a public 4-year institution in Mount Pleasant, MI, with an SAT reference of 1080 and an ACT reference of 24. The historical average net price is $17,597 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

91.0%

18,102 applicants

SAT reference

1080

Combined score

ACT reference

24

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$17,597

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Central Michigan University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)96010801200
ACT (composite, 1–36)212427

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

60.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

10,035

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Central Michigan University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,185
$30,001 – $48,000$12,139
$48,001 – $75,000$13,601
$75,001 – $110,000$16,269
$110,000+$21,403

Top Majors at Central Michigan University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing540
Education302
Psychology178
Parks, Recreation & Fitness170
Biological & Biomedical Sciences155
Communication & Journalism152
Public Administration & Social Services135
Health Professions126
Visual & Performing Arts115
Social Sciences79

Financial Aid at Central Michigan University

About Central Michigan University

Official website: https://www.cmich.edu/

Admissions: https://www.cmich.edu/admissions-aid

Frequently Asked Questions About Central Michigan University

What is the acceptance rate at Central Michigan University?

Central Michigan University reported a 91% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 18,102. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Central Michigan University?

The historical 91% acceptance rate suggests Central Michigan University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Central Michigan University?

The imported historical records for Central Michigan University include an SAT reference value of 1080 and an ACT reference value of 24. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Central Michigan University?

The stored historical average net price at Central Michigan University is $17,597 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 97%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,638 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Central Michigan University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Central Michigan University is 60%. its stored first-year retention rate is 75%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Central Michigan University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Central Michigan University?

Central Michigan University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Central Michigan University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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