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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

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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CMU Library Profile
- 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 Links
- Admissions: www.cmich.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,226 | 8,994 | 15,220 |
| 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
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 88 | 2% |
| ACT ® Exam | 3,664 | 97% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 453 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 470 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: CMU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 57% | 22% | 66% | 52% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,166 | $2,835 | $1,708 | $3,463 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 128 | 116 | 108 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,169 | 5,188 | 4,829 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 685 | 3% |
| American Indian | 264 | 1% |
| Black | 2,949 | 11% |
| Asian | 376 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 555 | 2% |
| White | 19,834 | 75% |
| Unknown | 1,948 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 64 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,190 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,417 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,624 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,472 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,607 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,431 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,971 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 804 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 26 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 5 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,925 | 2,176 | 749 |
| Faculty Status | 1,433 | 808 | 625 |
| Tenured Faculty | 469 | 460 | 9 |
| Graduate Assistants | 550 | - | 550 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,398 | 773 | 625 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,398 | 773 | 625 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 132 | 131 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 663 | 602 | 61 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 732 | 670 | 62 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 418 | 367 | 51 |
| Skilled Crafts | 111 | 111 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 125 | 118 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,879,002 | $2,242,923 | $1,636,079 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 400 | 245 | 155 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 400 | 245 | 155 |
| Baseball | 43 | 43 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 97 | 48 | 49 |
| Field Hocky | 20 | - | 20 |
| Football | 108 | 108 | - |
| Gymnastics | 13 | - | 13 |
| Soccer | 23 | - | 23 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Wrestling | 31 | 31 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $179,850 | $114,690 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $93,628 | $69,677 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 55 | 28 | 27 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Gymnastics | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 57% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 54% |
| Female | 59% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 16% |
| American Indian | 43% |
| Black | 41% |
| Asian | 55% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 59% |
| Unknown | 59% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 20% |
| 5 Years | 47% |
| 6 Years | 57% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 39 | 33 |
| Liquor Related | 217 | 153 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 18 | 24 |
| Liquor Related | 11 | 20 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 13 | 10 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | - |
| Arson | 6 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 9 | 5 |
| Arson | 3 | - |
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