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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
3.0Good
91%
Open Admissions
62%
Graduation
About Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University is a public four-year institution located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. With an enrollment of approximately 9,916 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 91%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 62%. Graduates earn a median salary of $55,874 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $16,041 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
91%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
62%
Enrollment
9,916
Total students
Median Earnings
$55,874
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$14,190
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,190
Per year
Average Net Price
$16,041
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
21 – 27
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
470
Median
550
75th
590
200800
ACT Composite
25th
21
Median
23
75th
27
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$14,190/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$16,041/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$64,164
10-Year Earnings
$558,740
ROI Multiple
8.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Central Michigan University
Student Outcomes
62%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$56k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
9,916
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
