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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$46,567

Acceptance Rate

91%

Graduation Rate

62%

Annual Tuition

$14,190

At a Glance

Total Students

9,916

Retention Rate

74%

Faculty Ratio

16

Financial Aid

68%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Central Michigan University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university enrolls 9,916 students. The in-state tuition is $14,190. Approximately 68% of students receive financial aid. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

Graduation and retention rates are 61.8% and 73.7%, respectively. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $43,750. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $46,567, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $55,874.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$44k

1 YEAR

$47k

5 YEARS

$56k

10 YEARS

Top 46% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Central Michigan University alumni earn a median salary of $43,750. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $46,567. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $55,874. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

Central Michigan University has a 91% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 61.8%, and the retention rate is 73.7%. 67.9% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $14,190.

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Campus Location

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Central Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 91.0%.