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Central Michigan University (CMU)

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  • Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
  • OPEID College Code: 00224300
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  • General Phone: (989) 774-4000
  • President: Michael Rao
  • Website: www.cmich.edu
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 26,611
  • College Alias: CMU
  • College Mascot: Chippewas
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Doctoral/Research Universities
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Doctoral, Professional Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
  • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants6,2268,99415,220
Number Granted Admission (%)4,435 (71%)6,720 (75%)11,155 (73%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,599 (36%)2,220 (33%)3,819 (34%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam882%
ACT ® Exam3,66497%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading453580
SAT ® Math470600
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2024
ACT ® English1924
ACT ® Math1825
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving57%22%66%52%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,166$2,835$1,708$3,463
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)2.4%2.2%2.2%
Number in Default128116108
Number in Repayment5,1695,1884,829
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$9,120$7,530$6,390
Out of State Tuition and Fees$21,210$17,520$14,850
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,236$6,824$6,376
Other Expenses$2,010$2,046$2,046
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$19,366$17,400$15,812
Out of State$31,456$27,390$24,272
Off Campus
In-State$10,120$8,530$7,390
Out of State$22,210$18,520$15,850
Off Campus with Family
In-State$10,120$8,530$7,390
Out of State$22,210$18,520$15,850
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Interior Architecture-29--
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry-1--
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other-16--
Biology, Biological Sciences-599-
Biomedical Sciences-19--
Conservation Biology--9-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-94--
Accounting, Other-1--
Actuarial Science-4--
Business Administration and Management-9347-
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other8173335-
Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Studies-111--
Fashion Merchandising-49--
Finance-49--
Financial Planning and Services-19--
Hospitality Administration and Management-30--
Hotel Administration and Management----
Human Resources Management, Personnel Administration3453285-
International Business, Trade and Commerce22214-
Logistics and Materials Management-49--
Management Information Systems82789-
Marketing and Marketing Management-153--
Operations Management and Supervision-6--
Organizational Behavior Studies14-109-
Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions and Contracts Management256-
Retailing and Retail Operations-4--
 
Communications and Journalism
Advertising-16--
Communication Studies-309-
Journalism-34--
Organizational Communication-191-
Photo Journalism-15--
Public Relations-87--
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other-7211-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science-1515-
Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other1-13-
Information Technology-43--
 
Education
Adult and Continuing Education Administration--61-
Art Teacher Education-15--
Biology Teacher Education-11--
Business Teacher Education-222-
Chemistry Teacher Education----
Community College Education--11-
Counseling and Guidance Services--85-
Early Childhood Education-378-
Education--326-
Education, Other----
Education, Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities--1-
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances-49--
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation-19--
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other--2-
Educational Leadership and Administration59-85
Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision--52-
Elementary Education-7611-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education-64--
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education-12--
French Language Teacher Education-1--
Geography Teacher Education-3--
German Language Teacher Education-2--
Health Teacher Education-5--
History Teacher Education-27--
Mathematics Teacher Education-701-
Music Teacher Education-2714-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching-275-
Physics Teacher Education-1--
Reading Teacher Education--41-
School Library Media Specialist----
Science Teacher Education-92--
Secondary Education--4-
Social Studies Teacher Education-44--
Spanish Language Teacher Education-4--
Special Education and Teaching--7-
Speech Teacher Education-7--
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other-1--
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor--5-
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education-2346-
Middle School Education--15-
 
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering----
Manufacturing Engineering-3--
Mechanical Engineering-9--
 
Engineering Technology
Automotive Engineering Technology155--
Construction Engineering Technology-25--
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology-4--
Engineering and Industrial Management--20-
Industrial Production Technologies, Other-1--
Manufacturing Technology-2--
Mechanical Engineering and Technology-15--
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing-242-
English Composition--4-
English Language and Literature-4210-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
European Civilization Studies-2--
Womens Studies-1--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Development-48--
Family Systems-49--
Foodservice Systems Administration and Management-10--
Human Development and Family Studies--3-
Human Nutrition--7-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature-3--
German Language and Literature-3--
Spanish Language and Literature-142-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training-26--
Audiology, Hearing Sciences---35
Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology-1--
Communication Disorders-63--
Dietetics-29--
Health, Health Care Administration and Management91918611
Physical Therapy--328
Physician Assistant--40-
Public Health Education and Promotion-132-
Speech and Language Pathology--30-
Therapeutic Recreation-111-
 
History
American History----
History-47113
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Cognitive Science-1--
Gerontology2---
Mathematics and Computer Science-2--
Neuroscience-20--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Humanities, Humanistic Studies--28-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-77-
Statistics-3--
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science-6--
Environmental Studies-1--
Natural Resources, Conservation-16--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-6--
Religious Studies-9--
 
Physical Sciences
Astronomy----
Chemistry-117-
Geology, Earth Science-10--
Meteorology-9--
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical-1--
Physics-32-
 
Psychology
Clinical Psychology--59
Experimental Psychology--15
Industrial and Organizational Psychology--55
Psychology-1527-
School Psychology6-84
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Community Organization and Advocacy-141--
Public Administration6-124-
Social Work-27--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education-11--
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-987-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management-667-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies-20--
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management-6024-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-14--
Economics-2211-
Geography-13--
Geography, Other-114-
International Relations and Affairs-15--
Political Science and Government-513-
Social Sciences-9--
Social Sciences, Other-55--
Sociology-28--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting-6--
Art and Art Studies-112-
Conducting--3-
Drama and Theatre Arts-2--
Fine Studio Arts-91-
Graphic Design-30--
Music-16--
Music Performance--9-
Music Theory and Composition-23-
Technical Theatre, Design and Technology-1--
Visual and Performing Arts, Other-5--
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 26,611
  • Undergraduate: 20,078 Graduate: 6,533
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 11,025 Female: 15,586
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 8,805 Female: 11,273
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 2,220 Female: 4,313
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 19,707 Part-Time: 6,904
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 17,775 Part-Time: 2,303
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,932 Part-Time: 4,601
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien6853%
American Indian2641%
Black2,94911%
Asian3761%
Hispanic5552%
White19,83475%
Unknown1,9487%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18640.2%
Ages 18-196,19023%
Ages 20-216,41724%
Ages 22-245,62421%
Ages 25-292,4729%
Ages 30-341,6076%
Ages 35-391,4315%
Ages 40-491,9717%
Ages 50-658043%
Age Over 65260.1%
Age Uknown50.02%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,9252,176749
Faculty Status1,433808625
Tenured Faculty4694609
Graduate Assistants550-550
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,398773625
Primarily Instruction1,398773625
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1321311
Other Professionals66360261
Technical and/or Paraprofessional73267062
Clerical And Secretarial41836751
Skilled Crafts111111-
Service and/or Maintenance1251187
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,453 (753)$73,061 (457)$58,794 (296)
Professor$89,480 (266)$93,385 (190)$79,720 (76)
Associate Professor$68,202 (162)$69,985 (103)$65,090 (59)
Assistant Professor$54,628 (220)$55,028 (126)$54,092 (94)
Instructor$37,364 (105)$39,573 (38)$36,111 (67)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$79,487 (20)$79,431 (17)$79,806 (3)
Professor$117,036 (8)$119,012 (7)$103,200 (1)
Associate Professor$101,217 (1)- (-)$101,217 (1)
Assistant Professor$49,203 (10)$50,781 (9)$35,000 (1)
Instructor$60,212 (1)$60,212 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,390 (773)$72,771 (474)$58,859 (299)
Professor$89,664 (274)$93,526 (197)$79,781 (77)
Associate Professor$68,292 (163)$69,985 (103)$65,386 (60)
Assistant Professor$54,003 (230)$54,130 (135)$53,824 (95)
Instructor$37,476 (106)$39,822 (39)$36,111 (67)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$3,879,002$2,242,923$1,636,079
Ratio (%)100%58%42%
 
Participants
All Athletes400245155
Unduplicated Athletes400245155
Baseball4343-
Basketball301515
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)974849
Field Hocky20-20
Football108108-
Gymnastics13-13
Soccer23-23
Softball20-20
Volleyball15-15
Wrestling3131-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$179,850$114,690
Assistant Coaches-$93,628$69,677
 
Coaches
All Coaches552827
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)945
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches734
Field Hocky3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football1212-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1111-
Gymnastics4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Soccer4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Wrestling44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students57%
 
By Gender
Male54%
Female59%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien16%
American Indian43%
Black41%
Asian55%
Hispanic44%
White59%
Unknown59%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less20%
5 Years47%
6 Years57%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related3933
Liquor Related217153
Residence Hall
Drug Related1824
Liquor Related1120
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape53
Robbery11
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary1310
Vehicle Theft2-
Arson61
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape42
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary95
Arson3-
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