Central Michigan University is a public 4-year college in Mount Pleasant, Michigan with 10,035 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, costs an average of $17,201 a year after grants and graduates 59% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Central Michigan University acceptance rate and admissions
Central Michigan University admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
960 to 1200
4001600
ACT composite
21 to 27
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 490 to 610, math 470 to 590). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Central Michigan University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Rolling admission
Applications reviewed as they arrive
Application fee through the Common App: $40 for U.S. applicants ($55 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Central Michigan University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Central Michigan University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$15,420
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$12,902
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$31,335
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$17,201
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $17,201 a year after grants and scholarships, $14,134 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Central Michigan University graduation rate, earnings and debt
59%finished within 6 years75%came back for year two36%get a Pell Grant
59% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $59,879 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Central Michigan University$59,879
Michigan median, public 4-year$59,879
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Central Michigan University$25,000
Michigan median$20,500
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 42% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Central Michigan University majors and what graduates earn
Central Michigan University awarded bachelor's degrees in 87 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from management information systems ($95,721).
Management information systems$95,721
Electrical engineering$91,542
Computer science$89,216
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$86,472
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Central Michigan University
64 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Central Michigan University?
Central Michigan University admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Central Michigan University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $15,420 for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $17,201 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Central Michigan University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 490 to 610 in reading and writing and 470 to 590 in math, and 21 to 27 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Central Michigan University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Central Michigan University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Central Michigan University?
59% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Central Michigan University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $59,879 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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