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Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University (CMU) is a public university in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, known for strong programs in business, education, nursing, psychology, biology, communications, and the liberal arts plus a traditional‑looking, 480‑acre campus and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the engaged‑learning environment, lively home‑game culture, many clubs and organizations, and a friendly, small‑college‑town feel with easy access to Northern Michigan outdoor life.

State

Michigan

Student Population

14,500

Acceptance Rate

88–90%

GPA Range

3.4–3.6

SAT Range

1200–1350

Common Majors

business administration, education, nursing, psychology, biology

“I love CMU’s small‑town, engaged‑learning vibe, how many clubs and game‑day events feel like real hometown pride, and how easy it is to get involved and stay close to nature in Northern Michigan, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the commuter‑heavy underclassmen years, some older housing, and the slower‑paced town life can all feel a bit more real than the campus‑tour posters once you’re living there.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$14,760

Conference

Mid-American Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.5

Avg Women's Scores

77

Men's Team Notes

Chippewas posted 298.0 adjusted average over 26 rounds at Bridgestone Invitational on Firestone Country Club and MAC Championship on Inverness Club. Strong par-5 scoring led by Downer's low rounds fueled top-8 finishes through birdie opportunities amid Midwest winds on Ohio layouts.

Women's Team Notes

CMU women tied program record with Zanatta's 70 at Lady Moc Classic on Mission Inn Resort, posting 303 team score. Competitive finishes at Golden Grizzlies Invitational on The Orchards and MAC Preview on Eagle Eye Golf Club highlighted Niskanen's steady 76s across Michigan challenges.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Kevin Jennings

Women's Coach

Ryan Williams

Men's Email

jenni5k@cmich.edu

Women's Email

ryan.williams@cmich.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Kevin Jennings heads Central Michigan men's golf, revived in 2022 after 37 years, competing in MAC events like Joe Feaganes Invitational and Tiger Invitational. From Mount Pleasant base, he builds Chippewas through Midwest matchups at venues like Point O' Woods, emphasizing scoring fundamentals and regional recruiting for conference contention.

Women's Coach Bio

Ryan Williams leads CMU women's golf to program-best MAC Championship finishes: 3rd, 5th, 7th in recent seasons, including a 617 36-hole record in 2025 at Delaware Country Club. His Chippewas compete across Mid-American schedules, prioritizing competitive depth and postseason pushes from Mount Pleasant facilities.

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