Lower Level (fewer than 56 credit hours)Per Credit HourStandard Undergraduate Courses$425Federal Employee$361State of Michigan Employee Discount Rate$361Military Rate$299
$482.00History of MSU 's Tuition Per Credit Amounts (Undergraduate Instate Freshman Rate)YEARPER CREDIT AMOUNT2020 Fall Semester – Per credit (1-11 credits)$482.002020 Fall semester flat rate (12-18 credits)$7,230.002019 Fall Semester – Per credit (1-11 credits)$482.002019 Fall semester flat rate (12-18 credits)$7,230.0061 more rows
Students are required to earn at least 124 semester hours in order to graduate from CMU. 60 semester hours must be from a 4-year degree granting institution. 40 of the semester hours must be 300 level courses.
Summer session Dual classes are 12 weeks in duration. Tuition for each Dual Program class is $2367.00 (includes fees) for 3 credit hours or $3156 (includes fees) for 4 credit hours.
In-state tuition 14,460 USD, Out-of-state tuition 39,766 USD (2019 – 20)Michigan State University / Undergraduate tuition and fees
Tuition 2020 - 2021 (full-time, first-time undergraduate students)Tuition & Fees2020 - 20212018 - 2019In State$14,460$14,460Out of State$39,766$39,766Books/Misc.$1,154$1,108On Campus8 more rows
Regaining Financial Aid eligibility Achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates (3.0 for graduates); and. Complete 67 percent of attempted credits.
Continue coursework on the University Program, competencies, and major/minor. Most competency requirements must be completed by 56 credit hours.
12 credit hoursEnroll full time (12 credit hours) for both fall and spring semesters. Earn at least 30 new CMU credits each year throughout fall, spring and summer.
Continuing students**Per Credit HourPer Semester*U.S. resident tuition$445$6,675International tuition$789$11,835
In-state tuition 12,960 USD, Out-of-state tuition 24,120 USD (2019 – 20)Central Michigan University / Undergraduate tuition and fees
In-state tuition 15,948 USD, Out-of-state tuition 52,266 USD (2019 – 20)University of Michigan / Undergraduate tuition and fees
CMU's global campus and online programs combine flexibility and convenience with affordability. We're determined to keep our costs low, and we offer a full range of scholarships and financial aid.
These costs do not account for scholarships, military or federal discounts, or financial aid. Your actual cost could be lower. Costs are listed per credit hour.
The following expenses are estimates only and reflect the minimum costs for a full course of study. These costs change annually for all students.
The following expenses are estimates only and reflect the minimum costs for a full course of study. These costs change annually for all students.
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