central michigan university

Central Michigan University (CMU) is one of the most frequently searched universities in America, according to a recent internet keyword search of American colleges.

CMU, established in 1892, is a public research university, and is one of the largest universities in the state of Michigan. The school currently maintains an enrollment of almost 30,000 students, with roughly three out of four enrolled in undergraduate courses.

CMU is organized into 8 academic divisions:

College of Business Administration
College of Communication and Fine Arts
College of Education and Human Services
Down College of Health Professions
College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences
College of Medicine
College of Science and Engineering
College of Graduate Studies

CMU courses include nationally recognized programs in audiology, entrepreneurship, journalism, music, physician assistant training, psychology, and teacher education. Notable graduates of CMU include Emmy winning actor Jeff Daniels, best selling author John Grogan, and award winning cartoonist Drew Sheneman, as well as many other actors, writers, politicians, CEOs, and star athletes.

CMU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Above: The lush and blooming CMU campus

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Central Michigan university Q&A

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about CMU.

1. Where is Central Michigan University?

Here is the official mailing and visiting address of the main campus of CMU:

Central Michigan University

1200 South Franklin Street

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

48859

2. What types of degrees are offered at Central Michigan University?

CMU offers numerous Bachelors degrees, Masters degrees, Doctoral degrees, and professional certificates in a broad range of academic subjects. The university also has a law school and a medical college.

3. What undergraduate majors are offered at Central Michigan University?

CMU has more than 200 academic programs to choose from. Here is a list of some of the more popular undergraduate majors offered at CMU:

Accounting
Acting
Actuarial Science
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Advertising
American History
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Art teacher Education
Art Studies
Astronomy
Athletic Training
Audiology
Automotive Engineering
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biomedical Sciences
Biology
Biology Teacher Education
Business Administration
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Chemistry
Child Development
Children's Literature
Communication Sciences
Community College Education
Community Health Services
Community Organization and Advocacy
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Conducting
Conservation
Construction Engineering
Counselor Education
Creative Writing
Curriculum and Instruction
Database administration
Dietetics
Digital Media
Drama
Early Childhood Education
Earth Science Teacher Education
Economics
Education (General)
Educational Leadership
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Studies
ESL Teacher Education
European History
Ethnic Studies
Event Planning
Family Systems
Fashion Merchandising
Finance
Fine Arts
Food Service Management
French
Geography
Geology
German
Gerontology
Graphic Design
Healthcare Administration
Health Professions
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education
History
Hospitality Management
Human Resources Management
Humanities
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
Instructional Technology
Interior Design
International Affairs
International Business
International Public Health
Journalism
Land Use
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts
Literature
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems
Manufacturing Engineering
Marketing
Materials Science
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Meteorology
Middle School Education
Music
Neuroscience
Nutrition
Operations Management
Organizational Leadership
Organizational Management
Parks and Recreation Management
Philosophy
Photojournalism
Physical Education
Physics
Physics Teacher Education
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Relations
Purchasing
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Reading Teacher Education
Real Estate
Religious Studies
Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Speech and Language Pathology
Sports Studies
Statistics
Theater Design
Women's Studies
Writing

Above: Warriner Hall at CMU

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4. What graduate programs are available at Central Michigan University?

Here is a list of Masters degree programs offered at CMU:

Business Administration
Counseling
Education
Educational Leadership
Educational Technology
Entrepreneurial Transactions
Health Administration
Information Systems
Nutrition and Dietetics
Public Administration
Public Health
Reading and Literacy K-12
Special Education

Click here for a list of the Doctoral (PhD) programs at CMU.

Above: A doctor helps a student study Parkinson's disease at the CMU school of medicine.

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5. What legal courses are taught at Central Michigan University?

The law professional center at CMU is a unique undergraduate program that helps students prepare for legal careers. The department provides the following services:

Pre-Law Advising
Assistance in preparing law school applications
Preparation workshops for the LSAT
LSAT Practice
Law school bulletins, newsletters, etc.
Recent news from LSAC (Law School Admission Council)
Networking with other pre-law students (through Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity)

6. How much does it cost to attend Central Michigan University?

According to the CMU website, the current estimated cost of tuition and fees for undergraduate students to attend the school is:

Full Time Enrollment

$11,850 in-state tuition.
$23,670 out-of-state tuition.

Part Time Enrollment

$395 per credit hour for Michigan residents.
$789 per credit hour for out of state enrollments

Graduate courses at CMU cost $575 per credit hour.

Doctorate courses at CMU cost anywhere from $658 to $850 per credit hour.

Students should also allow a $10,000 budget for room and board, books & supplies, and personal expenses.

Additional fees may also apply, such as application fees, technology fees, insurance fees, and parking fees, among others.

Students attending CMU may be eligible for financial aid if they fill out the Federal FAFSA form. Approximately 81 percent of freshman undergraduates (and roughly 70 percent of all undergraduates) at CMU receive some form of financial aid.

Above: The CMU Events Center

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7. What is the campus of Central Michigan University like?

The main campus of CMU contains 22 on-campus residence halls. Other noteworthy campus buildings include the Park Library and the Brooks Astronomical Observatory, among others. The campus also features several sports stadiums, a well stocked bookstore, and the Museum of Cultural and Natural History.

Local conveniences, such as Target, Walmart, and 7-Eleven, are within walking distance, as are several entertainment venues and many places to eat. Destinations further afield are easily accessible by way of a public bus service that runs along the Old U.S. 27 Highway, which borders the eastern side of the CMU campus.

The athletic teams at CMU are called the Chippewas. They play for Division I of the the NCAA. The team colors are maroon and gold.

Intercollegiate sports for men and women at CMU include:

Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Wrestling

CMU also features features a number of club and intramural sports, as well as many non athletic activities, such as a student-run newspaper, a student-run TV station, two student-run radio stations, several musical groups, and quite a few fraternities and sororities, to name a few.

Above: CMU Cheerleaders. Check out the guys underneath having a look! Who can blame them?

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Above: Award winning CMU Football

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8. What are the distance learning options at Central Michigan University?

Many courses at Central Michigan can be taken fully online. CMU has more than 7,000 students enrolled in online courses. Here is the tuition for online enrollment at CMU:

Undergraduates: $417 per credit hour for all students
Graduate Students: $575 per credit hour for all students
Online MBA program: $600 per credit hour for all students

Here is a list of online degrees available at CMU

Bachelors Degree:

Administration
Community Development
Early Childhood Development and Learning
Fashion Merchandising and Design
Intergrated Leadership Studies
Political Scinence
Psychology

Masters Degree:

Education
Business Administration
Educational Leadership
Educational Technology
Entrepreneurship
Health Administration
Information Systems
Nutrition and Dietetics
Public Administration
Public Health
Reading and Literacy K-12
Special Education

Doctoral Degree:

Educational Leadership
Educational Technology
Health Administration

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9. What is the contact information for Central Michigan University?

For general information about CMU, call 989-774-7500.

To speak with someone on the main campus of CMU, call 989-774-4000.

To inquire about online courses, call 800-688-4268.

Above: Downtown Mount Pleasant, Michigan

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