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Central Michigan University or CMU is a coeducational state university located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. It was established in 1892. The University enrolls more than 25,000 students every year. CMU has off-campus sites located in 15 states and 10 countries.
CMU offers students degrees in over 25 areas through many academic divisions. It offers degrees and programs at the bachelor's, master's, specialist's and doctoral levels. Undergraduate students can select from over 150 programs, and graduate students have the choice of more than 60 programs. The university offers degrees in 25 areas.
CMU’s sports teams and the school alumni are referred to as the Chippewas. The school's athletics programs are affiliated with the NCAA Division I-A.
Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Central Michigan University is the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Central Michigan University is known for its programs in business and management and medical adminstration.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Central Michigan University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 27,221 enrolled students in 2005.
Central Michigan University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-American Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Central Michigan University
312U Warriner Hall
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
General Phone: (989) 774-4000
Admissions Phone: (989) 774-3076
Financial Aid Phone: (989) 774-3674
http://WWW.CMICH.EDU
Central Michigan University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 2,160 | business and related services, human resources, MIS, organizational behavior, business management, marketing, entrepreneurship, accounting, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 1,344 | education courses, science teaching, elementary school teaching, adult ed administration, school counseling, educational supervision, teacher education and development, physical education teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 517 | speech and rhetoric, history, social studies, sociology, political science, humanities, English, economics, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 398 | community organization, public administration, child development, family systems, social work, foodservice management, family studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 302 | rehabilitation, parks and recreation management, sports and fitness management, dietitian, athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies, recreational therapy, exercise science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 269 | psychology, physical therapy, clinical psychology, school psychology, organizational psychology, experimental psychology |
| Medical Adminstration | 257 | health care administration, health care facilities management |
| Media | 216 | public relations, media and digital communications, journalism, advertising, photojournalism |
| Science | 162 | biology, geology, chemistry, meteorology, conservation biology, microbiology, astronomy, physics, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 159 | automotive tech, mechanical engineering tech, construction engineering tech, electronics tech, industrial production tech, computer engineering tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 145 | audiology, audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 94 | computer and info science, information technology, information science, computer support |
| Design | 38 | graphic design |
| Medicine | 34 | public health, neuroscience, health professions, gerontology |
| Art Studies | 33 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 32 | conservation, environmental science, environmental studies |
| Music | 30 | music, music performance, various music studies, music theory and composition, conducting |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics, statistics |
| Architecture And Planning | 18 | interior architecture |
| Hospitality | 17 | hospitality management, hotel management |
| Engineering | 17 | engineering management, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 14 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | philosophy, religion |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Michigan University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,549 | 122 |
| Master's degree | 2,548 | 74 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 106 | 10 |
| Doctor's degree | 78 | 10 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 2 |
In 2005, Central Michigan University had a total enrollment of 27,221 students (22,431 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 97% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
Central Michigan University offers campus housing for 6,410 of its 22,431 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Mount Pleasant, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,550 | 10,198 | 75% | 3,738 | 37% |
| Men | 5,596 | 3,754 | 67% | 1,571 | 42% |
| Women | 7,954 | 6,444 | 81% | 2,167 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 3% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (989) 774-3076
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,850 |
| Room and board | $ 6,376 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,665 |
Financial Aid:
Central Michigan University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 224300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (989) 774-3674
Central Michigan University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 278 | 128 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 96 | 69 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 79 | 71 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $94,853 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $91,339 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $56,894 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $81,740 | 6 | $71,405 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 183 | $84,618 | 59 | $73,000 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 97 | $65,836 | 63 | $59,205 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 124 | $52,177 | 85 | $50,376 |
| Instructor | academic year | 33 | $34,602 | 55 | $34,325 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 437 | $67,467 | 262 | $54,224 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-American Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-American Conference |
| Track | Mid-American Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 198 | 142 | 340 |
| Football | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| Track | 28 | 41 | 69 |
| Baseball | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Basketball | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 85 | 112 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Community College Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Community Organization and Advocacy
Family Systems
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
European History
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geography, Other
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Journalism
Photojournalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Neuroscience
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Conservation Biology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Meteorology
Microbiology, General
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Michigan University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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