Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 960 and 1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 23
Popular programs at Central Michigan University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General. | 248 | |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 231 | |
| 3 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 215 | |
| 4 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 213 | |
| 5 | Marketing. | 132 | |
| 6 | Community Organization and Advocacy. | 111 | |
| 7 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 98 | |
| 8 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 91 | |
| 9 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 86 | |
| 10 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 77 | |
| 11 | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 72 | |
| 12 | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 62 | |
| 13 | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 62 | |
| 14 | Social Sciences, Other. | 61 | |
| 15 | Accounting and Related Services. | 57 | |
| 16 | Design and Applied Arts. | 55 | |
| 17 | Communication and Media Studies. | 54 | |
| 18 | Management Information Systems and Services. | 54 | |
| 19 | Special Education and Teaching. | 53 | |
| 20 | Political Science and Government. | 52 |
Showing top 20 of 84 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Central Michigan University?
Central Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 90% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Central Michigan University?
Admitted students at Central Michigan University typically score between 960 and 1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Central Michigan University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Central Michigan University is approximately $17,597 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Central Michigan University?
4-year graduation rate data for Central Michigan University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
