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Central Michigan University
Tuition, Costs, & Financial Aid Information
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Overview
Admissions
Financials
Academic
Campus Life
Students
In-state
Out-of-state
Cost of Attendance :
$26,736
Installment Plan Available
Tuition & Fees :
$13,538
Room & Board :
$11,248
Books & Supplies :
$1,000
Other Expenses :
$950
Scholarship Finder
Applying For Financial Aid
Applying For Financial Aid
Email
CMUOSFA@CMICH.EDU
Website
Financial Aid Website
Net Price Calculator
Tap Here
Application Process
Application Deadline
Rolling
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning February 1
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost
FAFSA Code is 002243
Free
Profile of 2020-21 Financial Aid
Profile of 2020-21 Financial Aid
Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
1,530 (74.1%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
1,145 (74.8%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,093 (95.5%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
463 (42.4%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
73%
Average Award
$14,535
Need-Based Gift
Received by 919 (84.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,897
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 865 (79.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,594
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 112 (10.2%) of aid recipients
428 (20.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,825
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
10,529 (93.5%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
8,129 (77.2%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
7,875 (96.9%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
2,959 (37.6%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
73%
Average Award
$15,887
Need-Based Gift
Received by 6,484 (82.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,446
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 6,182 (78.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,415
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 626 (7.9%) of aid recipients
2,410 (21.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,525
All Undergraduates
2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
72%
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$31,092
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
Creative arts/performance scholarships
Special achievements/activities
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Health Fields
Home Economics
Humanities
International Studies
Mathematics
Military Science
Physical Sciences
Premedicine
Religion/Biblical Studies
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design
Art/Fine Arts
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
Creative Writing
Dance
Journalism/Publications
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
153
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Leadership
Number of Awards
735
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Children of Faculty/Staff
Ethnic Background
International Students
Local/State Students
Out-of-State Students
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$1,726
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