94.9% of Grads Employed
continuing their education or entering a service program within six months.1
Why? Because they're getting real career experience before they graduate.
26% higher earnings
for CMU grads just 2 years after graduation,
compared to the national median.2
Scholarships and aid? We've got you.
You’ll automatically be considered for scholarships that could save you thousands when you apply to CMU. Last year:
- CMU students earned $55 million in scholarships and grants.3
- 90% of our full-time undergraduate students received some form of financial aid.3
- CMU is #1 in Michigan for student access and graduate earnings, designating it as an "Opportunity University” by Carnegie. 4
We offer scholarships for all kinds of students – freshman, transfers, international and more.
Not just a place, a career plan.
Here on campus, learning is active. Explore your interests and get hands-on experience with our:
- 200+ undergrad academic programs
- 227 labs and 44 studios
- 300+ student organizations
Whether you want to design a fashion line, discover a cure, perform on stage or help patients heal – you’ll have the spaces and opportunities to make it happen!
1,000+ internships
posted for CMU students
in the last year
1 2022-2023 Career Outcomes Rate is calculated by standards set forth by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
2 According to Niche.com in 2024
3 Internal report, 2025
4 Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education, 2025
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