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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI·Public·~90% acceptance

Central Michigan University is a public university in Mount Pleasant, MI. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 90% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $17,597 per year. About 60% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $55,874 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$17,597/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $30,681
Aid cuts ~$13,084/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.22–3.72
SAT (middle 50%)960–1200
ACT (middle 50%)21–27
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
60%
graduation rate
75%
freshman retention
$46,567
median earnings, 6yr
$55,874
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Central Michigan University's acceptance rate?
Central Michigan University admits about 90% of applicants.
How much does Central Michigan University cost?
At Central Michigan University, the average net price after aid is about $17,597 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $30,681 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Central Michigan University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 960–1200 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT.
What are Central Michigan University's application deadlines?
Central Michigan University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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