Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Overview
Mount Pleasant's spirited public university where Firebirds fuel school spirit amid hands-on training in teaching, health, and aviation.
Identity
Central Michigan University traces its roots to 1892, when it opened as a teachers college in a rural Michigan town, evolving into a comprehensive public institution serving over 12,000 undergraduates. Students who thrive here tend to embrace tight-knit communities, enthusiastic athletics, and practical career prep, drawn to the friendly, low-key vibe of a mid-sized campus. Mount Pleasant offers a quiet, safe small-town setting with forests and lakes nearby, but the remote location means you'll drive an hour or more for bigger cities like Grand Rapids, and winters bring heavy snow that can isolate the campus.
10,193
Undergrads4,295
Grad Students89.8%
Acceptance66.0%
Grad RatePhotos
Academics
16.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio75.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)66.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate44.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate10,193
Undergraduate Enrollment4,295
Graduate EnrollmentAdmissions
89.8%
Acceptance Rate3.47
Average GPATest Optional
Test Policy$40
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School avg: 3.47
School range: 960–1200
School range: 21–27
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Financial Aid & Costs
$26,647
Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)Cost Breakdown
Tuition (In-State)
$13,253
Room & Board
$12,394
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,253
Financial Aid
94%
Receiving Aid32%
Pell Grant Recipients$13,042
Avg Grant (recipients)$6,597
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Campus Life
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Housing Capacity
4,640 beds
Housing Guarantee
Data not available
Dining
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Meal Plan Type
Data not available
Athletics
Quick Facts
Type
Public
Undergraduate Enrollment
10,193
Acceptance Rate
90%
Graduation Rate
66%
In-State Cost
$25,647
Out-of-State Cost
$25,647
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Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
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