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Central Michigan University

Overview

Central Michigan University (CMU), a public university founded in 1892, is among the largest public universities in the nation. CMU enrolls about 28,000 students and offers 200 programs leading to a host of undergraduate, graduate, and specialist degrees.

CMU provides over 20 degree programs online, including 10 bachelor’s degrees in areas such as administration, integrated leadership studies, psychology, political science and community development.

CMU provides nine online master’s degrees ranging from education to health administration to nutrition and dietetics, as well as doctorates in educational leadership, health administration, and educational technology.

The university provides 12 online master’s degrees covering education, special education, business administration, health administration, and more, as well as three online doctorate programs in educational leadership, educational technology, and health administration.

CMU’s online courses follow an asynchronous format, although some may require live chat sessions.

The university offers its online courses in eight-week, twelve-week and sixteen-week formats.

Online students have access to career services, library resources and academic advising.

Central Michigan University Online Degrees

Central Michigan University Accreditation, Tuition, and Admissions Info:

Accreditation:

Central Michigan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

The university also holds accreditations from Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and the Council on Social Work Education, among others.

Approved in every state.

Tuition:

Undergraduate = $405/credit; Graduate = $548/credit

Admissions:

Acceptance Rate: 69%

Admissions requirements vary by program.

Undergraduate degrees: require a high school transcript or GED transcript, plus transcripts from any institution of higher education and/or official military transcripts. SAT scores are not required for online adult learners.

Graduate degrees typically require official transcripts from each institution attended, GPA, references, and a personal statement. Certain programs may provide GMAT/GRE waivers for highly qualified candidates.

Transfer Credits: There is no limit to the number of credits that can be transferred from a regionally accredited institution. However, it is up to the specific degree program in which you are enrolled to decide what credits will be accepted towards your degree.

Transfer of graduate credit is considered on a case-by-case basis.

School Profile

  • Accreditation: Regional (Higher Learning Commission)
  • Region: Great Lakes
  • Retention Rate: 77%
  • Requires SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT
  • Public/Private: Public Nonprofit
  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Graduation Rate: 57.4%
  • Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $405/$405. Grad: $548/$548
  • Address: 1200 S Franklin Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, USA

Online Degrees at Central Michigan University

Significant Central Michigan University online degree rankings:

  • Ranked #1 among The Best Online Colleges in Michigan
  • Ranked among The 20 Best Online Doctorate in Educational Leadership Degree Programs
  • Ranked #2 among The 5 Best Online Doctorate in Healthcare Administration Programs
  • Ranked #2 among The Best Online Doctorate in Human Services Programs

    • Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs

    • BAA in Fashion Merchandising and Design
    • BAA in Fashion Merchandising and Design: Product Development
    • BAA in Fashion Merchandising and Design: Visual Merchandising
    • BAA in Administration
    • BAA in Administration: Building Code Administration
    • BAA in Administration: Organization Administration
    • BAA in Early Childhood Development and Learning
    • BS in Administration
    • BS in Administration: Building Code Administration
    • BS in Administration: Organization Administration
    • BS in Community Development
    • BS in Community Development: Community Services
    • BS in Community Development: Health Sciences
    • BS in Community Development: Public Administration
    • BS in Early Childhood Development and Learning
    • BS in Integrated Leadership Studies
    • BS in Integrated Leadership Studies: Enterprise Leadership
    • BS in Integrated Leadership Studies: Military Services Leadership
    • BS in Integrated Leadership Studies: Public Sector Leadership
    • BS in Political Science
    • BS in Psychology
    • BS in Fashion Merchandising and Design
    • BS in Fashion Merchandising and Design: Product Development
    • BS in Fashion Merchandising and Design: Visual Merchandising

    Online Master’s Degree Programs

    • MA in Education
    • MA in Education: Curriculum and Instruction
    • MA in Education: Training and Development
    • MA in Educational Leadership
    • MA in Educational Leadership: Charter School Leadership
    • MA in Educational Leadership: Rural Education Leadership
    • MA in Educational Leadership: Supervision
    • MA in Educational Leadership: Virtual Education Leadership
    • MA in Educational Technology
    • MA in Reading and Literacy K-12
    • MA in Special Education
    • MA in Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • MA in Special Education: Learning Disabilities
    • Master of Entrepreneurial Transactions
    • MHA
    • MPA
    • MPH
    • MS in Administration
    • MS in Administration: Acquisitions Administration
    • MS in Administration: Engineering Management
    • MS in Administration: General Administration
    • MS in Administration: Health Services Administration
    • MS in Administration: Human Resources Administration
    • MS in Administration: Information Resource Management
    • MS in Administration: International Administration
    • MS in Administration: Leadership
    • MS in Administration: Philanthropy and Fundraising
    • MS in Administration: Project Management
    • MS in Administration: Public Administration
    • MS in Administration: Recreation and Park Administration
    • MS in Administration: Research Administration
    • MS in Administration: Training and Development
    • MS in Information Systems
    • MS in Information Systems: Cybersecurity
    • MS in Information Systems: Enterprise Systems Using SAP Software
    • MS in Information Systems: Project Management
    • MS in Nutrition and Dietetics
    • MS in Nutrition and Dietetics: Coursework Option
    • MS in Nutrition and Dietetics: Internship Option
    • MS in Nutrition and Dietetics: Thesis Option
    • MBA
    • MBA in Human Resources Management
    • MBA in Logistics Management
    • MBA in Marketing
    • MBA in SAP Software
    • MBA in Value-Driven Organization

    Online Doctorate Degree Program

    Online Undergraduate Certificate Programs

    • Cybersecurity
    • Deafblind Intervener
    • Technical and Professional Writing

    Online Graduate Certificate Programs

    • SAP Software
    • Acquisitions Administration
    • Administrative Essentials
    • College Teaching
    • Cybersecurity
    • Engineering Management
    • General Administration
    • Health Services Administration
    • Health Systems Leadership
    • Human Resources Administration
    • Information Resource Management
    • International Administration
    • International Health
    • Leadership
    • Philanthropy and Fundraising
    • Project Management
    • Public Administration
    • Recreation and Park Administration
    • Research Administration
    • Training and Development
    • EdS
    • EdS Administrative Leadership K-12

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