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#10 Best Public Universities in Michigan

CMU Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Central Michigan University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
77%
Admission Difficulty for Central Michigan University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into CMU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at CMU is 77%.  It ranks #22 in Michigan for lowest rate of acceptance. Central Michigan University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 14,273 out of 18,517 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 54 percent on standardized admission tests. Central Michigan University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.47. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The CMU application fee is $40 and applications are due by May 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Central Michigan University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.47 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1120 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Central Michigan University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 57% of students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

CMU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1010-1220
Applicants Submitting SAT 
57%
SAT Scores for Central Michigan University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 510
SAT Math 25th 500
SAT Composite 25th 1010
SAT Scores for Central Michigan University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 620
SAT Math 75th 600
SAT Composite 75th 1220
Average SAT Score 1120

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Central Michigan University?

Central Michigan University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Central Michigan University score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1010-1220.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Central Michigan University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1220 and Above Good >86%
1115 to 1220 Avg + 77%-86%
1010 to 1115 Avg - 64%-77%
905 to 1010 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 905 Low <48%
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CMU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
10%
ACT Scores for Central Michigan University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for Central Michigan University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 25
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into CMU?

Central Michigan University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

CMU regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Central Michigan University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >86%
23 to 26 Avg + 77%-86%
20 to 23 Avg - 64%-77%
17 to 20 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 17 Low <48%
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CMU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.47
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Central Michigan University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into CMU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Central Michigan University was 3.47 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #21 in Michigan for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.47 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as CMU accepts 77% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Central Michigan University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 18.2% Good
3.75 to 3.99 20.5% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.8% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.9% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 15.1% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.5% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Central Michigan University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 11,623 6,894 18,517
Accepted 9,155 5,118 14,273
Acceptance Rate 79% 74% 77%
Enrolled 1,148 762 1,910
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 15% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Central Michigan University is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Central Michigan University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Central Michigan University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Central Michigan University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169248 IPEDS survey data for Central Michigan University.

FAQs

Does Central Michigan University prefer SAT or ACT?

57% of students submit their SAT scores to CMU. 10% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Central Michigan University?

77% of those who apply are granted admission to CMU. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Central Michigan University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1010 and 1220. 57% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Central Michigan University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 26. 10% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.