Central Michigan University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #823 United States of America #204

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Institution Info

Founded: 1892
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 27,836 students
Faculty: 2,500
Endowment: $230.6M
Website: https://www.cmich.edu/

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Central Michigan University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1892. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 28K students, an endowment of $230.6M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #1401 · Ranked	—
THE	2026	THE #1105 · Ranked	33.61
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #823 · Ranked	79.03

Research Output via OpenAlex

245

h-index

575,394

Citations

18,720

Publications

10,462

i10-index

1.52

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Michigan University's global ranking?

Central Michigan University is ranked #823 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #204 position.

When was Central Michigan University founded?

Central Michigan University was founded in 1892, making it 134 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Central Michigan University?

Central Michigan University has a student body of approximately 27,836 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 11:1.

What is Central Michigan University's research output?

Central Michigan University has produced 18,720 research publications with 575,394 total citations and an h-index of 245, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Central Michigan University's endowment?

Central Michigan University has an endowment of approximately $230.6M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.