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Central Michigan University

Mt Pleasant

  • #1201-1400 QS Global World Ranking
  • HighResearch Output
  • 12,194Total Students
  • 742Faculty
  • 1,092Int'l Students
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Research Output
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Total Students
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Faculty
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Int'l Students
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Welcome to Central Michigan University, a nurturing institution that fosters the transformative power of advanced learning. From our roots as a teachers’ college, CMU has grown to offer nationally acclaimed programs in areas ranging from the health professions and engineering to business and communications.Our student and faculty researchers help preserve the earth’s resources, discover new ways to treat diseases, advance innovative ways to improve teaching and learning methods, and much more.Established in 1892, Central Michigan University is among the nation’s 100 largest public universities with more than 20,000 students on its Mount Pleasant campus and another 7,000 enrolled online and at 50 locations across North America. CMU offers more than 200 academic programs at the undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels.In addition, CMU has established the nation’s 137th College of Medicine to address a growing shortage of primary care physicians in Michigan. The inaugural class of 64 students began its studies in August 2013.CMU offers a transformative culture powered by a world-class education. While learning at CMU includes all facets of campus life, Central’s eight colleges and academic programs— many nationally recognized — will help you develop the critical thinking, research, analytical and communication skills to ensure your success.

About

Welcome to Central Michigan University, a nurturing institution that fosters the transformative power of advanced learning. From our roots as a teachers’ college, CMU has grown to offer nationally acclaimed programs in areas ranging from the health professions and engineering to business and communications.Our student and faculty researchers help preserve the earth’s resources, discover new ways to treat diseases, advance innovative ways to improve teaching and learning methods, and much more.Established in 1892, Central Michigan University is among the nation’s 100 largest public universities with more than 20,000 students on its Mount Pleasant campus and another 7,000 enrolled online and at 50 locations across North America. CMU offers more than 200 academic programs at the undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels.In addition, CMU has established the nation’s 137th College of Medicine to address a growing shortage of primary care physicians in Michigan. The inaugural class of 64 students began its studies in August 2013.CMU offers a transformative culture powered by a world-class education. While learning at CMU includes all facets of campus life, Central’s eight colleges and academic programs— many nationally recognized — will help you develop the critical thinking, research, analytical and communication skills to ensure your success.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2023
    #1201-1400
  • 2024
    #1201-1400
  • 2025
    #1201-1400
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Student & Staff

Total students
12,194

23%
77%

International students
1,092

84%
16%

Total faculty staff
742

14
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Total students
12,194

23%
77%

International students
1,092

84%
16%

Total faculty staff
742

728
14
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Campus locations

Bay City, Michigan, United States

4228 Two Mile Road,

4228 Two Mile Road , Bay City , Michigan , United States , 48706

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, United States

Yano Hall, STOP 224, Bldg. 560,

Yano Hall, STOP 224, Bldg. 560 , Schofield Barracks , Hawaii , United States , 96857

United States

US,

United States ,

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Tripler Tripler Army Education Center, 1 Jarrett White Road, Building 102,

Tripler Tripler Army Education Center, 1 Jarrett White Road, Building 102 , Honolulu , Hawaii , United States , 96859

Traverse City, Canada

Traverse City,

Traverse City, Canada , Traverse City , Canada ,

Petoskey, Michigan, United States

NCMC 1515 Howard Street,

NCMC 1515 Howard Street , Petoskey , Michigan , United States , 49770

Camp Pendleton, California, United States

Camp Pandleton Center CMU,

Building 1331, Joint Education Center , Camp Pendleton , California , United States , 92055

Fort Myer, Virginia, United States

Building 417, 239 Sheridan Avenue,

Building 417, 239 Sheridan Avenue , Fort Myer , Virginia , United States , 22211

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Air Force Education Center,

Air Force Education Center , Arlington , Virginia , United States , 22215

Wright Patterson, Ohio, United States

AFB Center 2130 Fifth Street, Building 50, Area B,

AFB Center 2130 Fifth Street, Building 50, Area B , Wright Patterson , Ohio , United States , 45433

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States

9625 Belvoir Road, Building 1017, Barden Education Center,

9625 Belvoir Road, Building 1017, Barden Education Center , Fort Belvoir , Virginia , United States , 22060

Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, United States

900 Hangar Avenue, Joint Base Pearl,

900 Hangar Avenue, Joint Base Pearl , Harbor Hickam , Hawaii , United States , 96853

Detroit, Michigan, United States

777 Woodward Avenue, One Kennedy Square,

777 Woodward Avenue, One Kennedy Square , Detroit , Michigan , United States , 48226

Fort Polk, Louisiana, United States

7460 Colorado Avenue, Building 660,

7460 Colorado Avenue, Building 660 , Fort Polk , Louisiana , United States , 71459

Saginaw, Michigan, United States

6200 State Street,

6200 State Street , Saginaw , Michigan , United States , 48603

Clinton, Michigan, United States

44575 Garfield Road,

44575 Garfield Road , Clinton , Michigan , United States , 48038

Mt Pleasant, United States

Mt Pleasant, US,

Mt Pleasant , United States ,

Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

3829 School Road,

3829 School Road , Burlington County , New Jersey , United States , 8641

Battle Creek, Michigan, United States

3545 Mustang Avenue,

3545 Mustang Avenue , Battle Creek , Michigan , United States , 49037

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

2900 West Road,

2900 West Road , East Lansing , Michigan , United States , 48823

Warren, Michigan, United States

28241 Mound Road, Suite C,

28241 Mound Road, Suite C , Warren , Michigan , United States , 48092

Southfield, Michigan, United States

26555 Evergreen Road, Travelers Tower,

26555 Evergreen Road, Travelers Tower , Southfield , Michigan , United States , 48076

Traverse City, Michigan, United States

2200 Dendrinos Drive, NMC/University Center,

2200 Dendrinos Drive, NMC/University Center , Traverse City , Michigan , United States , 49684

Tucker, Georgia, United States

1957 Lakeside Parkway,

1957 Lakeside Parkway , Tucker , Georgia , United States , 30084

Troy, Michigan, United States

1650 Research Drive,

1650 Research Drive , Troy , Michigan , United States , 48083

Minot AFB, North Dakota, United States

156 Missile Avenue,

156 Missile Avenue , Minot AFB , North Dakota , United States , 58705

Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina, United States

1520 Goodson Street, Education Services/4th FSS/A1BE,

1520 Goodson Street, Education Services/4th FSS/A1BE , Seymour Johnson AFB , North Carolina , United States , 27531

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

15041 Commerce Drive South,

15041 Commerce Drive South , Dearborn , Michigan , United States , 48120

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States

1200 S Franklin St,

1200 S Franklin St , Mount Pleasant , Michigan , United States , 48859

Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, United States

120 Dickman Avenue, Building 62,

120 Dickman Avenue, Building 62 , Fort Leavenworth , Kansas , United States , 66027

Columbus, Ohio, United States

1 Easton Oval,

1 Easton Oval , Columbus , Ohio , United States , 43219

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