by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 13,031 undergraduates in 2020, Central Michigan is a large, public university located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Central Michigan offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Central Michigan can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Central Michigan Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Central Michigan. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Central Michigan Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Central Michigan does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Central Michigan Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Central Michigan for Veterans Guide.
Central Michigan offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Central Michigan has a comparatively large, student body. There were 13,031 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 11,271 (86.5%). Part-time attendance was 1,760 (13.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 11,271 | 1,760 | 13,031 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Central Michigan is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Central Michigan #1334 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Central Michigan by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Central Michigan Diversity Guide.
Central Michigan has a total of 550 student athletes, 334 men and 216 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $25,738,891 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $25,738,891 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Central Michigan University Athletics