Central Michigan University Demographics & Diversity Overview

22%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
2%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Central Michigan University has a diverse student body with 22% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
77.1%(7,873)
Hispanic
5.4%(553)
African American
9.8%(999)
Asian
1.4%(141)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%(88)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(11)
Two or More Races
3.9%(403)
Unknown
1.4%(141)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color22%
Total Enrollment14,557
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Central Michigan University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Central Michigan University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.8%(4,032)
Women
61.2%(6,369)

Gender Statistics

Men4,032

28% of total enrollment

Women6,369

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Central Michigan University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.5%(52)
18-19
29.1%(3,025)
20-21
35.7%(3,710)
22-24
21.8%(2,264)
25+
13.0%(1,350)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(49)
22-24
27.0%(1,123)
25+
71.8%(2,984)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Central Michigan University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 91% in-state residents, 7% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
91.2%(1,809)
Out-of-State
7.0%(139)
International
1.8%(36)

Regional Representation

In-State1,809

91% of student body

Out-of-State139

7% of student body

International36

2% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

22%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age