Central Michigan University

https://www.cmich.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,030

8.43% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$17,575

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.28%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

89.8%

21,969 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

14,488

76.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

58.7%

1,592 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Michigan University is $15,030, which is $16,890 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,575.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending Central Michigan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,030

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central Michigan University was $15,030. The cost of tuition at Central Michigan University is $−16,890 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Central Michigan University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,575

2024 Value

11.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Central Michigan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,575. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Central Michigan University grew by 11.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central Michigan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,574

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Michigan University was of $10,574 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.87% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies increased by 24% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Central Michigan University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Central Michigan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.75% with respect to 2023, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central Michigan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.28%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Central Michigan University was 0.28%, which represents 11 out of the 3924 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Central Michigan University had a total enrollment of 14,488 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Central Michigan University is 11,138 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,350. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at Central Michigan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central Michigan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.3% White, 7.98% Black or African American, 5.01% Hispanic or Latino, 3.22% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.883% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0483% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Central Michigan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.7%), followed by White Male (30%) and Black or African American Female (4.32%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.5%), followed by White Male (11.4%) and Black or African American Female (2.83%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Michigan University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,488 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Michigan University is 11,138 and the part-time enrollment is 3,350. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at Central Michigan University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central Michigan University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Michigan University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Central Michigan University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central Michigan University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
9,747 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,156 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
726 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Michigan University is 67.3% White, 7.98% Black or African American, 5.01% Hispanic or Latino, 3.22% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.883% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0483% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 304 students (2.1%) did not report their race.

Operations

Central Michigan University has an endowment valued at nearly $265M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 41.2M (15.5%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Central Michigan University had a total salary expenditure of 411M. Central Michigan University employs 311 Professors, 163 Lecturers and 88 Associate professors. Most academics at Central Michigan University are Male Professor (177), Female Professor (134), and Male Lecturer (82).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Michigan University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 264 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 216 employees, and Management with 166 employees.

Endowment

$265M

2024 Endowment

8.41%

growth from 2023

Central Michigan University has an endowment valued at about $265M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Michigan University grew 8.41% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.3M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Central Michigan University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$186M

2024 Salaries

2.96%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Central Michigan University paid a median of $186M in salaries, which represents 45.2% of their overall expenditure ($411M) and a 2.96% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.499% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.916% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$60.9M

Instructional Salaries

624

Number of Employees

In 2024, Central Michigan University paid a total of $60.9M to 624 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Michigan University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 264 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 216 employees, and Management with 166 employees.

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