The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees has established the following tuition rates for 2020-2021. These rates reflect no increase from the 2019-2020 undergraduate tuition rates.
Central's cumulative tuition rate increase is the lowest in the state over the past 10 years. CMU's current lower level tuition is lower than eight of Michigan's 15 public universities. CMU’s current upper level tuition is lower than ten of Michigan’s 15 public universities.
Undergraduate Tuition
Lower level (less than 56 credit hours)
| | Per Credit Hour | Per Semester* | Per Year* |
|---|
| U.S. resident tuition | $417 | $6,255 | $12,510 |
| International tuition | $789
| $11,835 | $23,670 |
Upper level (56 credit hours or more)
| | Per Credit Hour | Per Semester* | Per Year* |
|---|
| U.S. resident tuition | $434 | $6,510 | $13,020 |
| International tuition | $815
| $12,225 | $24,450 |
Continuing students**
| | Per Credit Hour | Per Semester* | Per Year* |
|---|
| U.S. resident tuition | $430 | $6,450 | $12,900 |
| International tuition | $789
| $11,835 | $23,670 |
*Based on a 15-credit-hour per semester load
**These rates apply to students who matriculated before August 3, 2019.
Student Services Fee
$225 per semester
Housing and Meal Plans
A full listing of housing and meal plan rates can be found here.
Note: The president may vary these tuition rates according to cohorts, markets, programs, locations, or terms of contracts.