#260 nationally · R2 · Michigan

Central Michigan University research spending

Central Michigan University spent $25M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #260 among US R1 and R2 universities and #7 in Michigan.

$25Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#260of 297 nationally
#7 of 9in Michigan (1% of the state's listed total)
Yesmedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
257California State University-FullertonCAR2$26M
258Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachFLR2$26M
259Clarkson UniversityNYR2$25M
260Central Michigan University MedMIR2$25M
261University of TulsaOKR2$25M
262Texas Christian University MedTXR2$24M
263Eastern Virginia Medical School MedVAR2$24M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Central Michigan University run through its research office: https://www.cmich.edu/research

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Questions

How much does Central Michigan University spend on research?
Central Michigan University reported $25M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Central Michigan University rank nationally for research spending?
#260 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #7 of 9 in Michigan.
Is Central Michigan University an R1 university?
Central Michigan University is classified R2 (high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.