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Central Michigan University Business Programs

Central Michigan University is a public institution located in Mount Pleasant, MI. A Distant Town offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Central Michigan University Rankings

Central Michigan University appears in the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#11 of 134	State — Michigan
Overall Quality	#78 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#498 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Central Michigan University?

Get in touch with Central Michigan University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	106 Warriner Hall, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Phone:	9897744000
Website:	www.cmich.edu/
Admissions:	www.cmich.edu/admissions-aid
Financial Aid:	www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/office-scholarships-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Central Michigan University?

You can apply to Central Michigan University online at: https://fireup.cmich.edu/apply/

Central Michigan University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Central Michigan University

Here’s what Central Michigan University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Central Michigan University?

Central Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 90%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

61% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Central Michigan University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 610. Math scores were between 470 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 960 to 1200. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Central Michigan University ranged between 21 and 27.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Central Michigan University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	8,657	7,708	89%
Women	13,299	12,012	90%

Can I Afford Central Michigan University?

The average net price after aid at Central Michigan University is $16,041. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$15,030
In-State Fees	$450
Out-of-State Tuition	$15,030
Out-of-State Fees	$450
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$15,480
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$15,480

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 20% of students at Central Michigan University receive some form of financial aid (2,013 students).

Nearly 83% of students at Central Michigan University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,541 per student.

31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,354.

Student Loan Debt

69% of Central Michigan University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,215 per year.

Central Michigan University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,430 students enrolled at Central Michigan University. Central Michigan University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 9,916 undergraduate students at Central Michigan University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Central Michigan University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	148
Black or African American	803
Hispanic	565
White	7,476
American Indian/Alaska Native	89
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	9
Two or More Races	376
Non-Resident	307

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Central Michigan University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Michigan	1,954
Illinois	62
Ohio	40
Indiana	21
Texas	14

Additionally, approximately 3.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Central Michigan University Graduate Student Diversity

4,344 of Central Michigan University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Central Michigan University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Central Michigan University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	147
Black or African American	334
Hispanic	147
White	2,085
American Indian/Alaska Native	34
Two or More Races	78
Non-Resident	1,359

Online Learning at Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

3,937 undergraduate students at Central Michigan University took at least one online class — of those, 1,583 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,107 students took at least one online class and 1,773 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Central Michigan University

The following business degree programs are offered by Central Michigan University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	212	376	—	595
Marketing	90	—	—	90
Human Resources Management and Services	25	44	—	74
Finance and Financial Management Services	58	—	—	58
Accounting and Related Services	54	—	—	54
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	49	5	—	54
Hospitality Administration/Management	40	—	—	40
Management Information Systems and Services	31	—	—	32
Business/Corporate Communications	31	—	—	31
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations	12	2	—	14
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	9	—	—	9
International Business	3	4	—	7
Real Estate	5	—	—	5

Academic Programs at Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Central Michigan University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.