Mount Pleasant,
MI
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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.
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College Info
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
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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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
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 Time14%
Part Time92%
In State8%
Out-of-StateData 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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