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Colleges / Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate79%
Acceptance Rate79%

About CMU

Central Michigan University is a public, state university in the town of Mount Pleasant, Michigan. CMU was founded in 1892. The university currently enrolls around 14,594 students a year, including 10,421 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Central Michigan University

It is moderately difficult to get into CMU. CMU admitted 79% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 19,888 applications received in 2022, 15,701 students were offered admission.

Central Michigan University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 79%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional May require tests

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CMU Campus Tours

Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan,.

If you would like to see CMU for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 127 to Mount Pleasant, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Tri-City International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Central Michigan University and Mount Pleasant are like without leaving home.

College Info

1200 South Franklin Street Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

Campus Setting: Small Town

CMU Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to CMU is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CMU is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

CMU SAT Scores

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CMU Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$26,438

In State

$33,098

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$13,740
$20,400
Fees
$450
$450
Housing
$11,248
$11,248
Books
$1,000
$1,000

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Student Life

Wondering what life at CMU is like? There are approximately 14,594 students enrolled at CMU, including 10,421 undergraduate students and 4,173 graduate students. 86% percent of students attend school full-time, 92% percent are from MI and 8% percent of students are from other states.

86%

Full Time

14%

Part Time

92%

In State

8%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

14,594

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

79%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$14,190

Out-of-State

$20,850

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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