Tuition and Fee Rates
CMU remains committed to affordability. Our tuition rates reflect the lowest cumulative increase in Michigan over the past 10 years, and our current rates are among the most competitive of Michigan's 15 public universities.
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The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees has established the following tuition rates for 2026 - 2027.
Undergraduate tuition rates
Lower level (less than 56 credit hours)
| Per Credit Hour | Per Semester* | Per Year* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. resident tuition | $519 | $7,785 | $15,570 |
| International tuition | $900 | $13,500 | $27,000 |
* Based on an enrollment intensity of 15 credit hours per semester.
Upper level (56 credit hours or more)
| Per Credit Hour | Per Semester* | Per Year* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. resident tuition | $575 | $8,625 | $17,250 |
| International tuition | $950 | $14,250 | $28,500 |
* Based on an enrollment intensity of 15 credit hours per semester.
Continuing students**
| Per Credit Hour | Per Semester* | Per Year* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. resident tuition | $575 | $8,625 | $17,250 |
* Based on an enrollment intensity of 15 credit hours per semester.
** Rate applies to students that matriculated prior to August 3, 2019.
Graduate tuition rates
| Master's/Specialist (per credit hour) | Doctoral (per credit hour) | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. resident tuition* | $862 | $962 |
| International tuition | $1,062 | $1,162 |
* This rate 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.
Special program rates
| Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration | $935 |
| Master of Science, Information Systems | $935 |
| Master of Entrepreneurial Transactions | $935 |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | $920 |
| Doctor of Health Administration* | $962 |
| Education & Professional Development* | $550 |
*Program available through CMU Online.
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 | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $250 |
| Graduate (master's level)* | $399 |
| MBA (core and concentration courses) | $910 |
| Master of Science in Information Systems | $910 |
| Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) | $908 |
*Excludes MBA, MEV, and MSIS programs
For standard tuition rates and for programs not listed here, see full Cost of Attendance.
Fees
| Fee Type | |
|---|---|
| Credit by Exam | $40/ credit hour |
| Student Services Fee | $225 / semester |
| Student Sustainability Fee | $5 / semester |
| UG Prior Learning Assessment | $125 |
| Grad Prior Learning Assessment | $150 |
| Registration for CEUs/SCECHSs | $35 |
Review the Student Service Fee and what it funds.
Learn more about the Student Sustainability Committee and their projects.