Profiles for Success

The Central Michigan University College of Medicine seeks to admit students who are academically qualified and have interests that align with our mission to educate diverse students and train culturally competent physicians to provide comprehensive health care and services to underserved populations in Michigan and beyond.

Applicants must present a record of strong undergraduate performance and outstanding personal qualities. The Admissions Committee seeks to identify individuals from diverse backgrounds who have a strong potential for leadership and service in the areas of patient care, research, medical education, administration, and service.

Individuals who have a demonstrated commitment to serving their community, embrace diversity, compassion for others and have shown evidence of preparation for a career in medicine will be highly regarded in our admissions process.

Academic performance

The class profiles of our medical students should be used as a guide to help you determine if your academic profile (GPA and MCAT) is a good match with the CMU College of Medicine.

Class profiles

2023 entering class profile

Admissions summary

Number of applications: 8,178

Number of interviews: 483

Number in class: 104

Hold advanced degrees: 17

Class geography

Michigan residents: 80

Non-residents: 21

Canadian residents: 3

States with the highest number of students:

Illinois: 4

California: 3

Georgia: 2

New Jersey: 2

Wisconsin: 2

Class composition

Male: 42

Female: 62

Average age: 24

Age range: 21-36

Underrepresented in medicine: 9%

Undergraduate colleges attended

Number of institutions represented: 44

Michigan institutions represented: 18

Institutions with the highest number of students

University of Michigan: 21

Wayne State University: 11

Central Michigan University: 7

Michigan State University: 7

Eastern Michigan University: 4

2022 entering class profile

Admissions summary

Number of applications: 7,989

Number of interviews: 523

Number in class: 103

Hold advanced degrees: 26

Class geography

Michigan residents: 79

Non-residents: 22

Canadian residents: 2

States with the highest number of students:

Illinois: 4

Indiana: 4

Pennsylvania: 2

Class composition

Male: 48

Female: 55

Average age: 24

Age range: 21-34

Underrepresented in medicine: 8%

Undergraduate colleges attended

Number of institutions represented: 48

Michigan institutions represented: 14

Institutions with the highest number of students

University of Michigan: 22

Michigan State University: 9

Central Michigan University: 7

Grand Valley State University: 6

Oakland University: 4

Wayne State University: 4

2021 entering class profile

Admissions summary

Number of applicants: 7,435

Number of campus interviews: 469

Number in class: 104

Hold advanced degrees: 21

Class geography

Michigan residents: 76

Non-Michigan residents: 25

Canadian residents: 3

States with the highest number of students:

California: 6

Massachusetts: 2

Minnesota: 2

North Carolina: 2

New York: 2

Class composition

Male: 45

Female: 59

Average age: 24

Age range: 21-35

Underrepresented in medicine:15%

Undergraduate colleges attended

Number of institutions represented: 47

Michigan institutions represented: 16

Institutions with the highest number of students

University of Michigan: 25

Wayne State: 10

Michigan State University: 9

Central Michigan University: 5

2020 entering class profile

Admissions summary

Number of applicants: 6,563

Number of campus interviews: 465

Number in class: 103

Hold advanced degrees: 27

Class geography

Michigan residents: 74

Non-Michigan residents: 25

Canadian residents: 4

States with the highest number of students:

California: 9

Florida: 2

Illinois: 2

Minnesota: 2

Pennsylvania: 2

Class composition

Male: 38

Female: 65

Average age: 24

Age range: 21-33

Underrepresented in medicine: 12%

Undergraduate colleges attended

Number of institutions represented: 47

Michigan institutions represented: 14

Institutions with the highest number of students

University of Michigan: 16

Michigan State University: 10

Central Michigan University: 9

2019 entering class profile

Admissions summary

Number of applications: 7,442

Number of campus interviews: 433

Number in class: 104

Hold advanced degrees: 21

Class geography

Michigan residents: 85

Non-Michigan residents: 16

Canadian residents: 3

States with the highest number of students:

California: 4

Florida: 4

Class composition

Male: 54

Female: 50

Average age: 24

Age range: 21-35

Underrepresented in medicine: 11%

Undergraduate colleges attended

Number of institutions represented: 40

Michigan institutions represented: 22

Institutions with the highest number of students

University of Michigan: 24

Central Michigan University: 14

Michigan State University: 7

2018 entering class profile

Admissions summary

Number of applicants: 7,225

Number of campus interviews: 456

Number in class: 104

Hold advanced degrees: 20%

Class geography

Michigan residents: 78

Non-Michigan residents: 24

Canadian residents: 2

States with the highest number of students: 

California: 6

Florida: 2

Illinois: 2

Class composition

Male: 48

Female: 56

Average age: 24

Age range: 21-28

Underrepresented in medicine: 11%

Undergraduate colleges attended

Number of institutions represented: 34

Michigan institutions represented: 15

Institutions with the highest number of students

University of Michigan: 37

Michigan State University: 14

Wayne State University: 7

Central Michigan University: 4

Grand Valley State University: 4