Is Central Michigan a good university?
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Central Michigan University ranks for excellence in the Top 10% of all 4-year colleges and universities in the United States, as per a top-ranking publisher in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings. It ranks at #259 overall and #145 among the top public universities. CMich is also among the Top 7% of the U.S. universities with the the highest two Carnegie research classifications, showcasing a high level of research activity.
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The Central Michigan University usually receives around 19-20k applications each year, of which the university has been accepting an increasing number of applications. This year, it admitted 19,732 applicants, making the CMU acceptance rate 89.8%. The final number of enrollments was 2,222, making the yield rate of the university 27.8%. Given below are the Central Michigan University admission and acceptance rate trends:
Year | Application Received | Students Admitted | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 | 21,969 | 19,732 | 89.82% |
2023-2024 | 18,102 | 16,474 | 91.01% |
2022-2023 | 19,888 | 15,701 | 78.95% |
2021-2022 | 18,517 | 14,273 | 82.48% |
2020-2021 | 19,396 | 13,320 | 68.67% |
CMU offers 200+ courses. At the UG level, 180+ courses are available and at the Graduate level, 40+ courses are available. The rest of the courses are offered at the Graduate Certificate, UG Certificate, and Doctoral level. The top courses among the international students in 2023 are given as follows:
Graduate
- MS in Information Systems
- MS in CS
- MBA
- MS Engineering / Industrial Management
- MS Project Management
Undergraduate
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Management Information Systems
- Finance
- Exercise Science
International students are automatically considered for these merit scholarships when students apply to CMU. There is no separate application and no essay. If students apply to this university, students are going to receive the highest scholarship for which they qualify:
- International Scholars Award: Students are going to receive USD 4,000 per year for 4 years. The overall GPA required is 3.0 – 3.29. A proof of English language proficiency is required
- International Opportunity Award: Students are going to receive USD 1,000 per year for 4 years. Overall GPA is required 2.8 – 2.9. A proof of English language proficiency is requi
Central Michigan University application fee of master's for Indian students (international applicants) is USD 65 (Around INR 5,600). The application fee can be paid via a credit card or by check / money order payable to the university and written from a U.S. bank. The applicants can apply to the CMich via online application portal. Also, submit the academic transcripts, English language proficiency score, resume, SOP, etc.
It is quite difficult the enter Central Michigan University with a 3 GPA as the minimum GPA requirement is 3.5 for undergraduate students. In addition, students must perform well in academics and fulfill their basic eligibility. The basic eligibility includes proof of high school completion, test options for ACT/SAT, English language requirements, and more. Students must also submit transcripts from the previously attended school, SRAR, statement of purpose, portfolio, and more.
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