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Public 4-YearMTA ParticipantIsabella County

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, MI

A comprehensive public university with university program general education requirements and strong community college transfer partnerships.

Enrollment
14,532
6-year graduation
53%
Founded
1892
Carnegie
Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity

Overview

A comprehensive public university with university program general education requirements and strong community college transfer partnerships.

Location
Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, MI
Founded
1892
Sector
Public 4-Year
IPEDS Unit ID
169248

Academic Profile

Carnegie Classification

Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity

Institution Type

State-supported bachelor's degree institution

General Education

Central Michigan University — 40 total credits (32 lower / 8 upper level). Catalog year 2026-2027.

Transfer Information

Central Michigan University accepts Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education credits from participating community colleges statewide.

Transfer-in rate
27%

Primary transfer partners

  • Michigan community colleges
  • In-state two-year institutions

MTA Information

Michigan Transfer Agreement participant

Students can transfer MTA-approved general education blocks from Michigan community colleges to this institution.

Enrollment Data

Current headcount

14,532

↑ 116 vs. prior year (mock)

YearTotalUndergraduateGraduateFull-time
202014,99612,1472,8499,897
202114,88012,0532,8279,821
202214,76411,9592,8059,744
202314,64811,8652,7839,668
202414,53211,7712,7619,591

Source: ipeds · Structured for future IPEDS import

Graduation Data

4-year graduation rate
57%
6-year graduation rate
53%
Data source
ipeds

Updated 2023-24

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