2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$16,880
Net Price
77%
Admitted
13%
Enrolled
62%
Graduation Rate
17/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Central Michigan University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 15,424. In 2021, there were 394 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #27 in Michigan and ranks #823 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
394
Total Enrollment
15,424
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Central Michigan University
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Michigan Rank
Combining ranking factors for 37 schools that offer psychology degrees in Michigan, Central Michigan University ranks #27.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Central Michigan University ranks #823.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Central Michigan University offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Medical Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Research Psychology and School Psychology. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Research Psychology and School Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PMC | PhD |
| Clinical Psychology | – | 6 | – | 2 |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | 7 | 20 | 6 | 8 |
| Experimental Psychology | – | 2 | – | 3 |
| General Psychology | 207 | – | – | – |
| Industrial Organizational Psychology | 3 | 5 | – | 2 |
| Medical Psychology | 4 | – | – | – |
| Mental Health Counseling | – | 38 | – | – |
| Research Psychology | – | 2 | – | 3 |
| School Psychology | – | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Social Work | 57 | – | – | – |
| Total Graduates | 278 | 82 | 12 | 22 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 18,517 students applied to the Central Michigan University. The university admitted 77% and 13% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Michigan universities is 8,599. On average, all Michigan institutions admit 75% and 24% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Central Michigan University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 77%. Compared to all Michigan four or more years colleges, the percentage is 72%.
The overall graduation rate for Central Michigan University is 62%, compared to 57% for all Michigan universities.
Compare CMU to Michigan Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Central Michigan University to the average of all Michigan four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
CMU
18,517
Applicants
77%
Percent Admitted
13%
Percent Enrolled
77%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
62%
Graduation Rate
MI Colleges
8,599
Applicants
75%
Percent Admitted
24%
Percent Enrolled
72%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 683 or 75% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 232 or 25% part-time faculty members employed at Central Michigan University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 681 or 74%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
CMU
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
75%
Percent Full-Time
25%
Percent Part-Time
74%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
MI Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
51%
Percent Full-Time
49%
Percent Part-Time
49%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Central Michigan University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $12,644, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $15,194 and the average cost for graduate fees is $450.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Central Michigan University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Central Michigan University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $10,920 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $1,250 |
| Total Living Expenses | $12,170 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $12,644 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,000 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $25,814 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $15,194 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $450 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $15,644 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Central Michigan University is $16,880. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Central Michigan University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $10,805 | $12,622 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $12,346 | $13,127 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $15,720 | $14,224 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $18,135 | $17,623 |
| $110,001 and more | $18,725 | $20,012 |
Compare Central Michigan University to all Michigan universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
CMU
$25,814
Cost to Attend
$8,676
Average Financial Aid
97%
Percent Receiving Aid
$16,880
Net Price
MI Colleges
$33,439
Cost to Attend
$12,508
Average Financial Aid
94%
Percent Receiving Aid
$16,125
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 2,011 or 97%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 9,660 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,676.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 9,660 | $8,676 |
| Pell Grants | 4,334 | $4,663 |
| Federal Student Loans | 9,086 | $7,591 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Central Michigan University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
CMU
9,660
Grant or Scholarship Aid
42%
Grants or Scholarships
4,334
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
9,086
Federal Student Loans
39%
Federal Student Loans
MI Colleges
4,643
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
1,877
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
2,430
Federal Student Loans
27%
Federal Student Loans
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