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Central Michigan University

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中密歇根大学

QS —Times —US News #209
Michigan, USA$28,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

Central Michigan University is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #209. Undergraduate tuition about $28,000/year; acceptance rate about 90%. Care4YA score 48.6.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

48.6/100

Score estimated by model — for reference only.

Dimension Scores

Outcomes

37.1

Resources

36.7

Selectivity

18.8

Affordability

55.2

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

Central Michigan University is known for its strong programs in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biology. The university offers a focused academic experience with particular depth in Astronomy and Astrophysics, preparing graduates for careers in technology, research, and industry.

U.S. News Rankings

Rank History

Best Global Universities · 2026 #1531

The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.

Graduate Program Rankings

Business (MBA)

  • Accounting#186*2026
  • Business Analytics#233*2026
  • Entrepreneurship#125*2026
  • Finance#201*2026
  • Management#159*2026
  • Marketing#162*2026
  • Supply Chain / Logistics#138*2026

Health

  • Audiology#34*2026
  • Health Care Management#75*2026
  • Physical Therapy#139*2026
  • Public Health#142*2026
  • Speech-Language Pathology#78*2026

Medicine

  • Most Graduates Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas#92026
  • Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care#722026
  • Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas#132026

Public Affairs

  • Best Public Affairs Programs#177*2026

Science

  • Earth Sciences#149*2026
  • Mathematics#166*2026
  • Physics#165*2026
  • Statistics#111*2026

Social Sciences & Humanities

  • History#1412026
  • Psychology#214*2026

* Tied rank.

How to Read These Rankings

Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

16,607

Undergraduate

11,329

Graduate

5,278

Student–faculty ratio (university)

16:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

60.4%

Retention Rate

75.4%

Avg Net Price / Year

$17,597

Median Earnings

$55,874

International Students

2.6%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

National university

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
SAT mid-50%
960–1200
Acceptance rate (data)
89.8%
Data source
CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)

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Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$28,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥198,800/year

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