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Central Michigan University
College admissions information for Central Michigan University.
General Information
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Contact Information Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 WWW.CMICH.EDU cmuadmit@cmich.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Doctoral/Research Universities |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Central Michigan University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 26,710 (20,129 undergraduate) | Campus Setting Town: Remote |
| Undergraduate Student Age 85% under 25, 14% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $35 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 13,550 | 5,596 | 7,954 |
| Percent admitted | 75 | 67 | 81 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 36 | 42 | 33 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Recommendations | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 140 | 4 |
| ACT | 3605 | 96 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $7,530 | $6,390 | $5,365 |
| Out-of-State | $17,520 | $14,850 | $12,467 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $780 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,824 | $6,376 | $6,160 |
| Other | $2,046 | $1,665 | $1,610 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | |||
| Other | |||
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | |||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $17,400 | $15,431 | $13,915 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $27,390 | $23,891 | $21,017 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
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Oct 6 2008
Football fans and U.S. military supporters may have more in common than they might think. The Central Michigan University football team and members of the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry of the Michigan National Guard, who are currently deployed in Iraq, have created a partnership to encourage, support and learn from each other and together have vowed to "yield to none." The 125th Infantry, known as Task Force Viking, mobilized in January...
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SVSU gets boost from legislature with new nursing school
Sep 26 2008
SVSU gets boost from legislature with new nursing school Lawmakers gave a shot in the arm to mid-Michigan’s beleaugered economy Thursday when they approved a project that would assist in training nurses. Saginaw Valley State University will gain a $28 million College of Nursing and Health Sciences building in 2010, state lawmakers say. Delta College, however, lost out as the lawmakers pare their budget. ...
Sheets’ 46-yard TD run secures 32-25 win over Central Michigan
Sep 24 2008
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Kory Sheets broke loose for a 46-yard touchdown run with a minute left in the game to lift Purdue to a 32-25 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday. Central Michigan (2-2) appeared set to pull off an upset after taking a 25-24 lead with 1:18 to go on a 6-yard touchdown pass by Dan LeFevour followed by a 2-point conversion pass to Antonio Brown....
