Applying to Central Michigan

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
91.01%	1,090

Central Michigan University's acceptance rate is 91.01% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 18,102 students applied and 16,474 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Central Michigan.

Central Michigan's acceptance rate places 28th out of 45 Michigan colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,090 and the ACT score is 24 at Central Michigan. Central Michigan's SAT score ranks 16th out of 26 Michigan colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Central Michigan, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Central Michigan University is 91.01% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.41%. 7,012 men and 11,084 women applied to Central Michigan and 6,261 men and 10,207 women students were accepted.

Among them, 812 men and 1,232 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Central Michigan.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Central Michigan
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	18,102	7,012	11,084	0	0
Admitted	16,474	6,261	10,207	0	0
Enrolled	2,044	812	1,232	0	0
Acceptance Rate	91.01%	89.29%	92.09%	-	-
Yield	12.41%	12.97%	12.07%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Central Michigan University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 1,227 students (60% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 123 students (6%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Central Michigan.

The median SAT score is 1,090 with 550 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25^th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 590 and 25^th percentile is 470 .

The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75^th percentile score of 27 and 25^th percentile score of 21 at Central Michigan. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 24.

The SAT and ACT scores at Central Michigan University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,121, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Central Michigan
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	960	1090	1210
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	490	550	620
SAT Math	470	540	590
ACT Composite	21	24	27
ACT Math	19	23	27
ACT English	20	24	28

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Central Michigan University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 2,044 first-year students enrolled in Central Michigan. The proportion of full-time students is 98.48% and part-time students is 1.52%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.73% and women students is 60.27%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Central Michigan.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Central Michigan
	Total	Men	Women
Total	2,044	812	1,232
Full-time	2,013	799	1,214
Part-time	31	13	18

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Central Michigan. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Central Michigan University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Central Michigan Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $55 for graduate schools of Central Michigan University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Central Michigan.

Admission Information for Applying to Central Michigan
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$40
Graduate Application Fees	$55
Admission Information	https://www.cmich.edu/admissions-aid
Online Application	https://fireup.cmich.edu/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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Admission Statistics

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

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