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Central Michigan University Men's Football

Welcome to the Central Michigan University men's football recruiting profile. Central Michigan competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Mid-American Conference from Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Led by head coach Matt Drinkall, Central Michigan University pairs a 90% acceptance rate with a 59% graduation rate and a $17,575 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
122
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mid-American Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
16,725
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
90%
State
Michigan
City
Mount Pleasant
Address
106 Warriner Hall
Staff
Matt Drinkall
Head Coach

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 46% of games over the last five seasons.

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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 29% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
75%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
59%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$46,567
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$55,874
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 53% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$15,030
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$15,030
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,394
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$17,575
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$40
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 53% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$11,608,428
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$1,723,449
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (989) 774-4000

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