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Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI
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Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$13,703 Michigan Residents
$14,190 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$15,988 Michigan Residents
$43,372 Out-of-State
cheaper$16,392 Michigan Residents
$16,293 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$21,148 Michigan Residents
$41,224 Out-of-State
Less$9,868Average Financial Aid AmountMore$10,980
Admission
Lower1,090 SAT
24 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Tighter78.95%Acceptance RateEasier87.95%
Lower12.86%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable20.95%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller14,557Total EnrollmentLarger50,023
Smaller10,401Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger39,201
Smaller4,156Graduate Student PopulationLarger10,822
Larger3,086Online Student PopulationSmaller2,728
Completion & Outcomes
Lower61%Graduate RateHigher81%
-Transfer-out Rate10%
Lower72%Retention RateHigher89%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,686)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452)
Faculties
17 to 1Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
952Number of faculties3,472
Lower$92,172Average Faculty SalaryHigher$116,379
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.