Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $14,190
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,190
- Average Net Price
- $16,041
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 30.6%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $12,178
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $8,970
- Books & Supplies
- $1,240
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $27,608
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 55.8%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 67.9%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 30.6%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $12,672 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $11,638 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $14,182 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $17,215 |
| $110,001+ | $18,780 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families at Central Michigan pay far less than the $27,608 sticker price. Students from households earning under $30,000 pay just $12,672 net per year, while those from families making over $110,000 pay $18,780. That translates to four-year totals ranging from roughly $51,000 to $75,000. The university's unusual policy of charging identical in-state and out-of-state tuition makes it particularly attractive to non-Michigan residents.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $27,000, resulting in monthly payments of $286. With median earnings hitting $55,874 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 6% of take-home pay. The 96.5% employment rate suggests strong job placement. Low-income Michigan families get the best deal here, paying roughly half what wealthier families pay while accessing the same programs in education and business that have built CMU's reputation across the state.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $27,000, resulting in monthly payments of $286. With median earnings hitting $55,874 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 6% of take-home pay. The 96.5% employment rate suggests strong job placement. Low-income Michigan families get the best deal here, paying roughly half what wealthier families pay while accessing the same programs in education and business that have built CMU's reputation across the state.
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