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Chances of getting into University of Michigan

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
20%
Admission Difficulty for University of Michigan
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Exceptional 
Applicant Competition Very High 
How hard is it to get into Michigan and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Michigan is 20%.  It ranks #1 in Michigan and #66 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Michigan is a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Last year, 16,071 out of 79,743 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 7 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Michigan typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.88. 45% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Michigan application fee is $75 and applications are due by Feb 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to University of Michigan. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

Michigan SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1340-1520
Applicants Submitting SAT 
63%
SAT Scores for University of Michigan
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 660
SAT Math 25th 680
SAT Composite 25th 1340
SAT Scores for University of Michigan
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 740
SAT Math 75th 780
SAT Composite 75th 1520
Average SAT Score 1430

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

University of Michigan 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 "recommended".

Students who get into University of Michigan score in the top 9 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1340-1520.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Michigan admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1520 and Above Good >32%
1430 to 1520 Avg + 20%-32%
1340 to 1430 Avg - 12%-20%
1250 to 1340 Reach 6%-12%
Less than 1250 Low <6%
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Michigan ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
31-34 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
54%
ACT Scores for University of Michigan
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 32
ACT Math 25th 29
ACT Composite 25th 31
ACT Scores for University of Michigan
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 35
ACT Math 75th 34
ACT Composite 75th 34
Average ACT Score 32

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

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

Michigan regularly accepts students who score 31 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 5 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 31-34.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Michigan admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
34 and Above Good >37%
32 to 34 Avg + 20%-37%
31 to 32 Avg - 14%-20%
30 to 31 Reach 10%-14%
Less than 30 Low <10%
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Michigan GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.88
Typical High School Grades 
A-

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

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Michigan. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Michigan was 3.88 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #1 in Michigan for highest average GPA. Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough to gain admission as Michigan is a very selective school.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Michigan students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 33.4% Good
3.75 to 3.99 54.6% Avg -
3.50 to 3.74 10.0% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 1.1% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 0.5% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 0.2% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Michigan admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 39,365 40,378 79,743
Accepted 8,847 7,224 16,071
Acceptance Rate 22% 18% 20%
Enrolled 4,013 3,277 7,290
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 45% 45% 45%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

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

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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Michigan is $75.

Application Requirements

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

University of Michigan Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Michigan
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170976 IPEDS survey data for University of Michigan.

FAQs

Does University of Michigan prefer SAT or ACT?

63% of students submit their SAT scores to Michigan. 54% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Michigan?

20% of those who apply are granted admission to Michigan. Admission competition is very high and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Michigan?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1340 and 1520. 63% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Michigan?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 31 and 34. 54% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.