Central Michigan Rankings and Evaluation
National Universities
#158 in National Universities
Michigan Colleges
#7 in Michigan Colleges
Central Michigan University is ranked 158th in National Universities and 7th in Michigan Colleges.
The following statements evaluate Central Michigan University by comparing key academic facts to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
- Its tuition & fees of $14,312 is relatively inexpensive compared to similar schools.
- The acceptance rate (91%) is much higher (very easy to get in).
- The SAT & ACT scores (1,090 SAT, 24 ACT) is around average.
- It has average number of students of 14,557.
- It offers very diverse area of study (284 programs).
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of Central Michigan are $14,312 (out-of-state rate) and it is relatively inexpensive compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Central Michigan University $14,312
All U.S. Colleges $17,692
Public, 4-Years Colleges $18,895
4-Years Colleges $22,926
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan $19,529
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The 2024 graduate tuition & fees of Central Michigan are $16,293 (out-of-state rate) and it is inexpensive compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Central Michigan University $16,293
All U.S. Colleges $18,842
Public, 4-Years Colleges $20,343
4-Years Colleges $18,848
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan $25,599
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate of Central Michigan is 91% and it is much higher (very easy to get in) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Central Michigan University 91%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 72%
4-Years Colleges 68%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan 69%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
The yield, also known as enrollment rate, of Central Michigan is 12% and the yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Central Michigan University 12%
All U.S. Colleges 37%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 32%
4-Years Colleges 35%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan 27%
SAT Scores
The average SAT score submitted by enrolled students at Central Michigan is 1,090 and it is around average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Central Michigan University 1,090
All U.S. Colleges 1,123
Public, 4-Years Colleges 1,112
4-Years Colleges 1,124
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan 1,144
ACT Scores
The average ACT score submitted by enrolled students at Central Michigan is 24 and it is lower compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Central Michigan University 24
All U.S. Colleges 68
Public, 4-Years Colleges 67
4-Years Colleges 68
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan 72
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate at Central Michigan is 61% and it is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Central Michigan University 61%
All U.S. Colleges 56%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 48%
4-Years Colleges 51%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan 46%
Retention Rate
The average retention rate at Central Michigan is 72% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Central Michigan University 72%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 74%
4-Years Colleges 73%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan 80%
Student Population
The total student population at Central Michigan is 14,557 and its population average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Central Michigan University 14,557
All U.S. Colleges 2,931
Public, 4-Years Colleges 11,396
4-Years Colleges 4,686
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan 14,679
Financial Aid Amount
The average amount of financial aid received at Central Michigan is $9,868 which is 68.95% of tuition & fees. The rate of the financial aid over its tuition is extremely higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Central Michigan University $9,868
All U.S. Colleges $7,676
Public, 4-Years Colleges $7,301
4-Years Colleges $12,161
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan $7,929
Student to Faculty Ratio
The students to faculty ratio at Central Michigan is 17 to 1 and the ratio is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Central Michigan University 17 to 1
All U.S. Colleges 15 to 1
Public, 4-Years Colleges 17 to 1
4-Years Colleges 14 to 1
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan 16 to 1
Number of Programs
Central Michigan offers 284 programs and it means very diverse area of study compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Central Michigan University 284
All U.S. Colleges 37
Public, 4-Years Colleges 108
4-Years Colleges 58
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan 188
Number of Online Programs
Central Michigan offers 2 online programs and it means limited online classes compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.