by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Central Michigan University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Central Michigan University stood at $14,760 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Within that total, required fees came to $450; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,310 |
| Fees | $450 |
| Total | $14,760 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Central Michigan University cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Central Michigan University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Central Michigan University lands right around the average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Central Michigan University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Central Michigan University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,750 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,200 |
| One Year Ago | $13,740 |
| Most Recent Year | $14,310 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Central Michigan has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, tuition climbed 4.1%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $15,372 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.79%, so a year from now students could pay around $15,319.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $15,319 |
| In 2 Years | $15,900 |
| In 3 Years | $16,503 |
| In 4 Years | $17,129 |
| In 5 Years | $17,778 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $64,851.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Central Michigan University, head to the Central Michigan University Financial Aid page.
