A job offer in 6 months. That's our guarantee.
At CMU, you'll build the skills you need to secure a job offer or acceptance to grad school after graduation. It's why we offer The Central Career Guarantee.*
*Eligibility, terms and conditions apply.
26% higher earnings
for CMU grads just 2 years after graduation,
compared to the national median.1
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.2
- 90% of our full-time undergraduate students received some form of financial aid.2
- CMU is #1 in Michigan for student access and graduate earnings, designating it as an "Opportunity University” by Carnegie.3
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. You'll 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 According to Niche.com in 2024
2 Internal report, 2025
3 Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education, 2025
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