Central Michigan University Ranks Among Nation’s Best in U.S. News & World Report 2025 Rankings

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CMU recognized for excellence in seven categories, ranking in the top 10% of U.S. four-year colleges and universities.

Mount Pleasant, Mi - Central Michigan University (CMU) has once again earned a spot among the nation's top academic institutions, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges rankings. CMU secured a position in seven prestigious categories, highlighting the university’s broad academic excellence and commitment to providing quality education.

CMU ranked 145th among top public universities and 259th overall in the national rankings. The university's undergraduate engineering program, for schools with no doctoral programs, achieved the highest distinction, ranking third in Michigan and 78th in the nation. This placement underscores the strength of CMU's engineering program and its focus on hands-on, undergraduate education.

Recognized for Excellence in Multiple Disciplines

CMU appeared in the following seven categories in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings:

• Overall rank for national universities
• Overall rank for top public schools
• Undergraduate engineering (no doctoral program)
• Undergraduate psychology program
• Undergraduate business program
• Top performers on social mobility among national universities
• Undergraduate computer science program

These rankings demonstrate CMU’s continued growth and success across various disciplines, from business to computer science. The university’s recognition as a top performer on social mobility highlights its efforts to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring access to higher education and promoting student success.

Continued Recognition in Medical Education

This year’s rankings come on the heels of CMU’s College of Medicine earning praise from U.S. News & World Report for its commitment to serving rural and underserved communities. The university’s focus on preparing future physicians to meet the needs of these communities is a testament to CMU’s mission of providing impactful, community-driven education.

As CMU continues to strengthen its academic programs, its consistent appearance in national rankings underscores its place as a top-tier institution committed to educational excellence and student achievement.

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