The student-faculty ratio at Central Michigan University is 20:1, and the school has 31.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Central Michigan University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies; Psychology; and Health Professions and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 77 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
20:1
Total faculty
754 full time
464 part time
Minority
19% full time
13% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
80%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
-
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
20-4960.9%
Classes with fewer than 20 students31.7%
50 or more7.4%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Sciences (biological or physical)
Social science
Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
77%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
93%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
53%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
64%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
69%
6-year graduation rate of international students
60%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
182
Post-master's certificates
12
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
69
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
160
Doctoral degrees - other
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
0.3%
Employed in temporary/contract work
1.9%
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
0.4%
Graduates reporting salaries
12%
Graduates reporting bonuses
3%
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
0%
Employed in temporary/contract work
0.4%
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
0.2%
Graduates reporting salaries
1%
Graduates reporting bonuses
0%
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
0.3%
Enlisted in the military
0.2%
Enrolled in continuing education
3.9%
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Central Michigan University
Michigan State University
Wayne State University
Seeking continuing education
0.6%
Not seeking employment
0.2%
No information provided by graduate
75.6%
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
JOHN GROGAN is author of The New York Times Best-seller Marley & Me an endearing story about his Labrador Retriever., GAIL TORREANO, Senior VP, Sponsorships & Internal Communications for AT&T, ANTONIO BROWN, Pittsburgh Wide Receiver
Majors
General Information
Declare major deadline
other
Credits apply to multiple majors
usually
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 28%
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 9%
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 7%
Psychology 7%
Health Professions and Related Programs 7%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems (MIS)$63,300
Construction Management$56,600
Accounting$56,200
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$54,900
Marketing$52,900
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations & Advertising$43,100
Communication and Media Studies$41,000
Journalism$38,300
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (ME)$71,500
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$38,900
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development and Related Services$47,300
Work and Family Studies$33,900
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Health Professions and Related Programs
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$50,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services$45,800
Mathematics and Statistics
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$41,000
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management$39,800
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies$39,100
Physical Sciences
Geological and Earth Sciences$52,900
Psychology
Psychology$38,000
Child Development and Psychology$30,500
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration$57,400
Social Sciences
Economics$49,400
Political Science and Government$48,800
Sociology$47,500
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$41,100
Majors Offered at This School
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
Women's Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Conservation Biology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Advertising
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Photojournalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Earth Science Teacher Education
Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Development
Family Systems
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
Dietetics/Dietitian
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Public Health, General
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
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History
History, General
Public/Applied History
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Land Use Planning and Management/Development
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Meteorology
Physics, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration
Social Work
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Geography
International Relations and Affairs
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Musical Theatre
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Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences
Gerontology
Museology/Museum Studies
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Development
Family Systems
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Geography
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
European Studies/Civilization
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Outdoor Education
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Sports Studies
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Spanish Language and Literature
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Dance, General
Design and Visual Communications, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Advertising
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Ethics
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Information Technology
Health Professions and Related Programs
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health and Wellness, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Industrial Technology/Technician
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Administration
Master of Arts in Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology
Master of Science in Experimental Psychology
Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Analytics
Student participation in special study options
Honors program
Teacher certificate program
Accelerated program
Study abroad
Student-designed major
Student participation in special academic programs
Learning communities
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Writing in the disciplines
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
Service learning
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, elementary, secondary, bilingual/bicultural
Subject areas offering education certification
24
Counseling services offered
academic
birth control
career
minority student
military
personal
psychological
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
760
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
9%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
Washington Center Program
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Belize
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil
Chile
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
-
Consortia
Consortia
Consortum of Michigan Veterans Educators
Japan Center for Michigan Universities
Michigan Higher Education Recruitment
Midwest Collaborative LS
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
