Central Michigan University Demographics & Diversity Overview

23%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
4%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Central Michigan University has a diverse student body with 23% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
76.6%(8,708)
Hispanic
5.4%(609)
African American
10.0%(1,138)
Asian
1.4%(164)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%(103)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(12)
Two or More Races
3.8%(435)
Unknown
1.7%(193)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color23%
Total Enrollment17,041
International Students4%

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 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.4%(4,454)
Women
61.6%(7,157)

Gender Statistics

Men4,454

26% of total enrollment

Women7,157

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Central Michigan University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 57% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.5%(47)
18-19
30.9%(3,106)
20-21
34.4%(3,463)
22-24
20.5%(2,057)
25+
13.7%(1,382)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.9%(41)
22-24
32.0%(1,391)
25+
67.0%(2,911)

Age Diversity Insights

57%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

32%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Central Michigan University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 90% in-state residents, 7% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
89.6%(1,803)
Out-of-State
6.9%(138)
International
3.6%(72)

Regional Representation

In-State1,803

90% of student body

Out-of-State138

7% of student body

International72

4% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

23%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age