Tuition and Fee Rates
The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees has established the following tuition rates for 2023-2024.
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 ten of Michigan's 15 public universities. CMU’s current upper-level tuition is lower than ten of Michigan’s 15 public universities.
For assistance determining your costs for attending CMU, please visit our Cost of Attendance page.
Main campus undergraduate tuition
Lower level (less than 56 credit hours)
| Per Credit Hour | Per Semester* | Per Year* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. resident tuition | $458 | $5,496 | $10,992 |
| International tuition | $825 | $9,900 | $19,800 |
*Based on a 12-credit-hour per semester load
The international rate applies to students who are not eligible for the U.S. resident tuition rates, as outlined by the CMU Resident Status Policy.
Note: The president may vary these tuition rates according to cohorts, markets, programs, locations, or terms of contracts.
Upper level (56 credit hours or more)
| Per Credit Hour | Per Semester* | Per Year* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. resident tuition | $498 | $5,976 | $11,952 |
| International tuition | $875 | $10,500 | $21,000 |
*Based on a 12-credit-hour per semester load
The international rate applies to students who are not eligible for the U.S. resident tuition rates, as outlined by the CMU Resident Status Policy.
Note: The president may vary these tuition rates according to cohorts, markets, programs, locations, or terms of contracts.
Continuing students**
| Per Credit Hour | Per Semester* | Per Year* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. resident tuition | $493 | $7,395 | $14,790 |
| International tuition | $825 | $12,375 | $24,750 |
*Based on a 15-credit-hour per semester load
**These rates apply to students who matriculated before August 3, 2019.
The international rate applies to students who are not eligible for the U.S. resident tuition rates, as outlined by the CMU Resident Status Policy.
Note: The president may vary these tuition rates according to cohorts, markets, programs, locations, or terms of contracts.
Main campus graduate tuition
| Master's/Specialist (per credit hour) | Doctoral (per credit hour) | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. resident tuition* | $758 | $858 |
| International tuition | $957 | $1,040 |
| MBA tuition | $808 | |
| MSIS tuition | $830 |
* This applies to all graduate students who are U.S. residents. This does not apply to specialty programs with unique tuition rates.
The international rate applies to students who are not eligible for the U.S. resident tuition rates, as outlined by the CMU Resident Status Policy.
Note: The president may vary these tuition rates according to cohorts, markets, programs, locations, or terms of contracts.
Special program rates
| Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration | $808 |
| Master of Science, Information Systems | $830 |
| Master of Entrepreneurial Transactions | $808 |
| Master of Arts, Learning, Design & Technology | $758 |
| Doctor of Health Administration* | $858 |
| Education & Professional Development* | $550 |
*CMU Online only
Fees
| Fee Type | |
|---|---|
| Credit by Exam | $40/ credit hour |
| Student Services Fee** | $225 / semester |
| UG Prior Learning Assessment | $110 |
| Grad Prior Learning Assessment | $125 |
| Registration for CEUs/SCECHSs | $35 |
* The international rate applies to students who are not eligible for the U.S. resident tuition rates, as outlined by the CMU Resident Status Policy.
** Explanation of Student Service Fee
Military tuition rates
All active-duty military, reservist, guard members, their spouses and qualified dependents may receive discounted tuition rates. For more information, please visit our Military and Veterans website.
| Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Military - Undergraduate | $299 |
| Military - Undergraduate (effective January 1, 2024) | $250 |
| Military - Graduate | $399 |
| Military - MBA | $783 |
| Military - MSIS | $783 |
| Military - MET | $783 |
| Military - DHA | $808 |