Enrollment (2024)
» Undergraduate: 10,219
» Graduate: 4,296
» International students: 1,659+ (from over 70 countries)
» Student-to-faculty ratio: 16:1
Applying to CMU
Complete our online application at fireup.cmich.edu/apply or find us on the Common Application.
» Official or certified copies of transcripts
» Proof of English language proficiency
We accept:
• TOEFL iBT - 79
• IELTS - 6.5
• Duolingo - 100
• PTE - 53
Application Deadline:
» Spring - October 1st
» Fall - May 15th
Contact us
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact:
International Recruitment Team
» 989-774-1619
» isr@cmich.edu
ESTABLISHED IN 1892 Central Michigan University is a leading public research institution located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. We offer around 300 programs across various academic fields, including business, education, health professions, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, STEM and more. Explore what CMU offers and why we are a top choice for higher education in the USA!
AMONG 7% of U.S. universities in the highest two Carnegie research classifications
IN THE TOP 10% of all U.S. four-year colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges.
IN THE TOP 3% institutions worldwide to earn AACSB International accreditation for both business and accounting
RANKED #78 in undergraduate engineering programs offering a bachelor’s and a master’s, according to U.S. News & World Report
THE ONLY university in Michigan with an SAP Next-Gen Lab that connects students, researchers and startups with SAP partners
94.9% of CMU graduates are employed, continuing their education or engaged in volunteer service within six months 227 laboratory spaces on campus
THE ONLY Michigan university, and one of two in the Midwest, operating an island research station
300+ student organizations on campus
2,000+ Internship opportunities last year
240,000 square-foot Student Activity Center with an indoor track, indoor pool, basketball courts and fitness facilities
ACCREDITATIONS
» Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
» Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
» National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)
» American Psychological Association (APA)
» Liaison Committee on Medical Education
» Commission of Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
» Commission on Accreditation in Physical
» Therapy Education of American Physical Therapy Association
POPULAR STEM PROGRAMS
» Business administration
» Computer science
» Data science
» Engineering
» Information Systems
» Master of Science in Administration
Find your program
International student resources
CMU offers many resources at no cost to help you adjust to university life.
» The Office of International Affairs provides immigration and academic services and activities to support and help you succeed.
» The Career Development Center assists students and alumni in career development and acquisition of internships and employment.
» The Writing Center provides assistance with any writing, at any level, for any discipline.
» The Academic Advising and Assistance Office helps students through advising, tutoring services and academic support courses.
» Campus Safety CMU’s professional police department is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
