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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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Central Michigan University Value of an Education

Is Central Michigan Worth the Price?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the value of an education from Central Michigan below.

On this Page You'll Find:

  • State Ranking of Central Michigan University
  • Price vs. Value Comparison
  • Estimated Degree Cost
  • Breakdown of Financial Aid
  • Value Calculation Methodology

Within Michigan, Central Michigan University is Ranked High for Quality at a Comparatively Great Price.

Central Michigan University's overall typical net price combined with high quality education results in a great value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Michigan. This lands Central Michigan University in the #7 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Michigan.

Nationally, Central Michigan is a Good Value for Your Money

Central Michigan University provides a high quality education relative to other colleges at the same price point. This results in a good value for the educational dollar.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Central Michigan University compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

UnderpricedBest
  • $123,483 - Andrews University
  • $126,126 - Ball State University
Good
  • $128,436 - Central Michigan University
  • $139,776 - University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • $142,523 - Minneapolis College of Art and Design
AverageFair
  • $143,956 - The University of Findlay
Low
  • $164,016 - San Jose State University
  • $173,550 - Florida Institute of Technology
OverpricedPoor
  • $183,767 - Widener University
  • $194,028 - Regis University
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And the Grand Total Comes To About: $128,436

On average, a bachelor's degree at Central Michigan University will cost you about $128,436. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $27,572 per year and an average of 4.7 years to graduate.

 Amount
Average Yearly Cost$27,572
Average Years to Graduate4.7
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree$128,436

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

What are Residency Discounts?

You can take a look at our tuition and fees page to find out more.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Central Michigan University. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
Students Receiving no Aid$151,898473A
All Students (With and Without Aid)$128,436733B+
Only Students Receiving Aid$116,350683A-
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
Students Receiving no Aid$117,5809A
All Students (With and Without Aid)$94,11910A-
Only Students Receiving Aid$82,03310A-

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Michigan.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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