#22 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
Founded in 2013, Central Michigan University College of Medicine is a Public school located in Mount Pleasant, MI.
Central Michigan University College of Medicine is ranked 22nd in Lowest Acceptance Rate.
The following statements briefly introduce Central Michigan University College of Medicine along with key academic facts.
  • The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Central Michigan University College of Medicine is 504 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
  • The average GPA of enrolled students at Central Michigan University College of Medicine is 3.6 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
  • The 2026 tuition & fees at Central Michigan University College of Medicine is $70,968 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
  • The acceptance rate* at Central Michigan University College of Medicine is 1.22% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
  • Total 428 medical school students have enrolled to Central Michigan University College of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.

2026 Central Michigan University College of Medicine Tuition & Fees

The 2026 tuition at Central Michigan University College of Medicine is $47,885 for Michigan residents and $70,968 for out-of-state students. The 2026 tuition & fees is increased by 10.48% compared to the previous year rate (2025). Central Michigan University College of Medicine's tuition is 9.05% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 0.4% higher than average tuition of Michigan medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Central Michigan University is $15,480 for Michigan residents and $15,480 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $17,187 for Michigan residents and $17,187 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $22,775 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $1,000.
Central Michigan University College of Medicine 2026 Tuition & Fees
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State
Central Michigan University College of Medicine Tuition & Fees$47,885$70,968
U.S. Public Medical School Average$41,537$65,076
Michigan Public Medical School Average$50,559$70,683
Living Costs$22,775
Miscellaneous expenses$1,000
Undergraduate Program$15,480$15,480
Graduate Program$17,187$17,187

MCAT & GPA Scores

The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Central Michigan University College of Medicine is 504. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Central Michigan University College of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.6 and it is relatively lower compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
Central Michigan University College of Medicine 2025 MCAT and GPA
2025
MCAT - Central Michigan University College of Medicine504
U.S. Medical Schools512
Michigan Medical Schools510
GPA - Central Michigan University College of Medicine3.6
U.S. Medical Schools3.80
Michigan Medical Schools3.77

Acceptance Rate & Yield

The 2025 acceptance rate at Central Michigan University College of Medicine is 1.22% where 8,513 applicants have applied to and 104 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at CMU College of Medicine is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
Central Michigan University College of Medicine 2025 Acceptance Rate and Yield
TotalResidencyGender
MichiganOther StateMenWomen
Applicants8,513 1,388
(16.3%)
7,125
(83.7%)
3,610
(42.4%)
4,878
(57.3%)
Enrolled104 86
(82.7%)
18
(17.3%)
46
(44.2%)
58
(55.8%)
Acceptance Rate1.22% 6.19% 0.25% 1.27% 1.19%
U.S. Medical Schools3.80% 11.70% 1.83% 3.86% 3.77%
Michigan Medical Schools1.86% 6.82% 0.84% 1.85% 1.87%

New Students and Total Enrollment

For the academic year 2025-2026, total 104 first-time students have enrolled in Central Michigan University College of Medicine.By residency, 82.7% of new students is Michigan residents and 17.3% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 55.8% of enrolled students is women and 44.2% is men students.
A total of 428 students have enrolled to Central Michigan University College of Medicine. By gender, there are 181 male and 247 female students at Central Michigan University College of Medicine.
2026 Student Population at Central Michigan University College of Medicine
2026
Total Enrollment428
Men Students181
Women Students247
First-time Students104