Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University (CMU) is a public research university located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Founded in 1892, CMU provides high-quality education to more than 21,000 students. It offers more than 200 academic programs, from undergraduate to doctoral levels.

Overview

Central Michigan University, founded in 1892, has evolved into a major, national university renowned for its strong programs in areas such as health professions, business, communications, social sciences, and visual and performing arts. CMU also has established programs in fields as varied as meteorology, fashion merchandising, children’s physical activity, and community mental health services. It offers more than 200 academic programs at the undergraduate, masters, specialist, and doctoral levels, including nationally recognized programs in entrepreneurship, journalism, music, audiology, teacher education, psychology, and physician assistant. The student community at CMU includes underrepresented students from all 50 states and more than 60 nations. Its primary mission is to provide a high-quality education to all of its students, serving each to develop competency, creativity, critical thinking, and compassion.