Avg Earnings (5yr)
$46,567
Acceptance Rate
91%
Graduation Rate
62%
Annual Tuition
$14,190
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of $55,874 ten years after entry — 3% above the national median. Acceptance rate 91.0%, average SAT score 1091, in-state 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
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,091
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
490–610
SAT Math (middle 50%)
470–590
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
21–27
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
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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