Central Michigan University is rooted in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, home to 26,000 people and growing. Mount Pleasant feels like a classic college town, with a blend of natural features, exciting developments and small-town life.

Nature buffs enjoy the 80-mile-long Chippewa River, which runs right through Mount Pleasant, and the city's seven parks are loved by people of all ages. Mission Street features many popular big box stores and chain restaurants, while downtown Mount Pleasant offers boutiques and intimate restaurants.