Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University is a public research university located in Mount Pleasant in the U.S. state of Michigan. Established in 1892, Central Michigan University is one of the nation’s 100 largest public universities and the fourth largest in Michigan with more than 20,000 students on its Mount Pleasant campus and another 7,000 enrolled online and at more than 60 locations worldwide. CMU offers 200 academic programs at the undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels, including nationally recognized programs in entrepreneurship, journalism, music, audiology,...
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quick facts
Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Founded:1892
School type:Public university
Total enrollment:28,292
Endowment:$ 66,786,248
Colors:Maroon, Gold

Population breakdown for Central Michigan University

Bar chart showing the Population Breakdown of Central Michigan University
UndergraduatesPostgraduatesFacultyStaffStudent to Faculty Ratio
21,633 6,756
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Popular sports at Central Michigan University

Central Michigan Chippewas football
Central Michigan Chippewas football
Sport:American football

Famous alumni of Central Michigan University

Terry O'Quinn
Terry O'Quinn
Film Actor, TV Actor
Jeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Film Actor, TV Actor
Larry Joe Campbell
Larry Joe Campbell
TV Actor, Film Actor
Dan Majerle
Dan Majerle
Basketball Player, Film Actor
Chris Kaman
Chris Kaman
Basketball Player
Eric Ghiaciuc
Eric Ghiaciuc
Football Player, Film Actor
Adam Kieft
Adam Kieft
Football Player
Gary Hogeboom
Gary Hogeboom
Football Player, TV Actor
Cullen Jenkins
Cullen Jenkins
Football Player
Ray Bentley
Ray Bentley
Football Player
Brock Gutierrez
Brock Gutierrez
Football Player
Dan Roundfield
Dan Roundfield
Basketball Player
Dan LeFevour
Dan LeFevour
Football Player
Jeff Arwady
Jeff Arwady
Musical Artist
Curtis Adams
Curtis Adams
Football Player
Joe Staley
Joe Staley
Football Player
Dan Bazuin
Dan Bazuin
Football Player
Jim Podoley
Jim Podoley
Football Player

Award-winning students from Central Michigan University

Terry O'Quinn
Terry O'Quinn
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor - Drama Series

Terry O'Quinn is an American actor, most famous for playing John Locke on the TV series Lost. He made his debut in a 1980 television movie called...
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Fraternities and Sororities

Alpha Sigma Phi
Alpha Sigma Phi
Fraternity

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What year was Central Michigan University started?
  • A:
    1892 was the year the college was opened.
  • Q:
    What colors represent Central Michigan the University?
  • A:
    Maroon and Gold are school spirit colors.
  • Q:
    Which fraternity and sorority organizations are represented at Central Michigan University?
  • A:
    The sorority and fraternity communities include Alpha Sigma Phi.

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