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Whether you're a high school student exploring college options, transferring from another institution, interested in graduate programs or returning to college as a working adult, welcome to Central!

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Paying for Central

Your college education is a major financial investment for you and your family. In choosing to attend CMU, you have selected one of the most affordable universities in the state.

CMU’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is available to walk you through the process of paying for your education, whether you need advice on loans, scholarships or anything else.

Don't Forget!

Admitted students: Send in your new student orientation fee ($175). After we've received this payment, you'll receive materials in the mail regarding orientation dates and housing options.

Note: This deposit is fully refundable until May 1, 2009.

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Did You Know?

  • CMU is the only university in Michigan to partner with Special Olympics Michigan, and CMU has hosted the state Summer Olympics Games for 36 years.
  • CMU''s journalism major is the only one of its kind in Michigan with concentrations in advertising, photojournalism, public relations, and news editorial.
  • CMU seniors exceed the national average by almost 20 percent with their participation in co-curricular activities.
  • CMU is the first and only four-year public university in Michigan to offer a leadership minor.