Central Michigan University College of Medicine

Mount Pleasant, MichiganMDCMU Official website

MCAT506AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.8AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1042025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$47,710One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Mission The Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine educates diverse students and trains culturally competent physicians to provide comprehensive health care and services to underserved populations in Michigan and beyond. Our faculty, staff and graduates advance health and wellness through exceptional education, innovative research, quality patient care and strategic collaborations to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. CMU College of Medicine recruits and admits students from Michigan to care for Michigan - especially those who are committed to pursue a career in primary care and serve the medically underserved.
As the school states it

Admissions office

College of Medicine AdmissionsCentral Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
(989) 774-7882
cmedadmit@cmich.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$47,710
Out of state$70,968
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$73,285
Out of state$96,543
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$234,320
Students receiving aid
84%
Health insurance
In state
$0
Out of state
$0
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$2,889
Earnings, 1 year out
$63,654

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, Approximately 20% of each class
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, Canadian applicants are considered out-state for admission purposes
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditConditionsAccepted with conditions
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkYesAccepted

The CMU College of Medicine does accept coursework from a Community College, but highly recommends pre- requisite work and upper level science courses be taken at a four-year institution.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

81.9applications per seat2025-2026
8,513applications received2025-2026
16.3%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    May 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 30, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    Exploring PREview for Future use – will not be used in this cycle’s admissions decisions
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $100
    Sent to
    Screened applicants
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    December 1, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted with conditions
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    MMI
    Invitations
    August of each application cycle.
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiologyTwo semesters of biological science courses with laboratory sections. Courses such as anatomy, biology, genetics, physiology, and microbiology fulfill this requirement.Lab6Required
  • ChemistryTwo semesters of organic chemistry with at least one laboratory OR one semester of organic chemistry and one semester of biochemistry with at least one laboratory section.Lab6Required

Interview

MMIRegional interviews: no
Video interview

All interviews are currently being conducted virtually

How the school describes it

Multiple-Mini Interview (MMI), small and large group activities.

Invitations

August of each application cycle.

A typical interview day

https://www.cmich.edu/aca demics/colleges/college- of- medicine/education/md/ad missions/faq

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Approximately 100
Waitlist offers
60

Unranked. Applicants chosen based on current class need.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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