Central Michigan University

https://www.cmich.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,030

8.43% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$17,575

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

89.8%

21,969 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

14,488

76.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

58.7%

1,592 Graduates

About

Central Michigan University is a higher education institution located in Isabella County, MI. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Central Michigan University were Information Technology (407 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (242 degrees), and Computer Science (87 degrees).

In 2024, 4,372 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Michigan University. 60.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,901 degrees), 9.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (304 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Michigan University is $15,030, which is $−16,890 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Michigan University is $15,030, which is $16,890 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,575.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending Central Michigan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,030

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central Michigan University was $15,030. The cost of tuition at Central Michigan University is $−16,890 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Central Michigan University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,575

2024 Value

11.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Central Michigan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,575. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Central Michigan University grew by 11.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central Michigan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,574

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Michigan University was of $10,574 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.87% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies increased by 24% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Central Michigan University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Central Michigan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.75% with respect to 2023, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central Michigan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Central Michigan University received 21,969 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 21.4% annual growth. Out of those 21,969 applicants, 19,732 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.8% acceptance rate.

There were 14,488 students enrolled at Central Michigan University in 2024. 61% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Central Michigan University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

19,732

Accepted Out of 21,969

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Central Michigan University was 89.8% (19,732 admissions from 21,969 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 91%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 21.4%, while admissions grew by 19.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Central Michigan University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

61%

Submission Percentage (2024)

1,347

Scores Submitted (2024)

61% of enrolled first-time students at Central Michigan University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Central Michigan University had a total enrollment of 14,488 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Central Michigan University is 11,138 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,350. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at Central Michigan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central Michigan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.3% White, 7.98% Black or African American, 5.01% Hispanic or Latino, 3.22% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.883% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0483% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Central Michigan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.7%), followed by White Male (30%) and Black or African American Female (4.32%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.5%), followed by White Male (11.4%) and Black or African American Female (2.83%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Michigan University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,488 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Michigan University is 11,138 and the part-time enrollment is 3,350. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at Central Michigan University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central Michigan University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Michigan University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Central Michigan University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central Michigan University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
9,747 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,156 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
726 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Michigan University is 67.3% White, 7.98% Black or African American, 5.01% Hispanic or Latino, 3.22% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.883% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0483% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 304 students (2.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 886 more women than men received degrees from Central Michigan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Michigan University is white (2,901 degrees awarded). There were 9.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (304 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Central Michigan University is Information Technology (407 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (242 degrees) and Computer Science (87 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Michigan University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (186 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (176 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (569 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Michigan University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,566,860 people), Software developers (663,768 people), Secondary school teachers (515,433 people), Other managers (355,358 people), and Education administrators (303,713 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Michigan University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (186 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (176 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (569 degrees), Education (504 degrees), and Communications (166 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Michigan University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Central Michigan University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (186 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (176 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (569 degrees), Education (504 degrees), and Communications (166 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Michigan University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,976,289 people), Computer Systems Design (776,777 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (459,916 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (337,398 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (194,821 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Michigan University.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
151 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
142 degrees awarded
Community Organization & Advocacy
92 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Central Michigan University was General Psychology with 151 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Central Michigan University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,743

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,629

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,743 degrees were awarded to men at Central Michigan University, which is 0.663 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,629).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central Michigan University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 272 degrees were awarded to men at Central Michigan University in Information Technology, which is 1.78 times more than the 153 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 153 degrees were awarded to men at Central Michigan University in Information Technology, which is 0.563 times less than the 272 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 36% of students graduating from Central Michigan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,901 degrees awarded
Black or African American
304 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
181 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Michigan University is white (2,901 degrees awarded). There were 9.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (304 degrees).

1.92% of degree recipients (84 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,837 degrees awarded
White Female
2,835 degrees awarded
White Female
2,766 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Michigan University is white female (2,837 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,835 degrees).

Operations

Central Michigan University has an endowment valued at nearly $265M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 41.2M (15.5%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Central Michigan University had a total salary expenditure of 411M. Central Michigan University employs 311 Professors, 163 Lecturers and 88 Associate professors. Most academics at Central Michigan University are Male Professor (177), Female Professor (134), and Male Lecturer (82).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Michigan University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 264 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 216 employees, and Management with 166 employees.

Endowment

$265M

2024 Endowment

8.41%

growth from 2023

Central Michigan University has an endowment valued at about $265M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Michigan University grew 8.41% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.3M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Central Michigan University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$186M

2024 Salaries

2.96%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Central Michigan University paid a median of $186M in salaries, which represents 45.2% of their overall expenditure ($411M) and a 2.96% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.499% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.916% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$60.9M

Instructional Salaries

624

Number of Employees

In 2024, Central Michigan University paid a total of $60.9M to 624 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Michigan University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 264 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 216 employees, and Management with 166 employees.

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