Applying to Eastern Michigan

Acceptance RateSAT Median
83.23% 1,050
Eastern Michigan University's acceptance rate is 83.23% for 2023 admission. A total of 19,919 students applied and 16,578 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Eastern Michigan.
Eastern Michigan's acceptance rate places 21st out of 47 Michigan colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,050 and the ACT score is 22 at Eastern Michigan. Eastern Michigan's SAT score ranks 20th out of 27 Michigan colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Eastern 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 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Eastern Michigan University is 83.23% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.13%. 7,636 men and 12,283 women applied to Eastern Michigan and 6,131 men and 10,447 women students were accepted.
Among them, 891 men and 1,286 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Eastern Michigan.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Eastern Michigan
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants19,9197,63612,28300
Admitted16,5786,13110,44700
Enrolled2,1778911,28600
Acceptance Rate 83.23%80.29%85.05%--
Yield 13.13%14.53%12.31%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Eastern Michigan University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 1,340 students (68% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 121 students (6%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Eastern Michigan.
The median SAT score is 1,050 with 530 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 450 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 18 at Eastern Michigan. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Eastern Michigan University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,124, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Eastern Michigan
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total93010501180
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing480530600
SAT Math450520580
ACT Composite182225
ACT Math172024
ACT English172125
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Eastern Michigan University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 2,177 first-year students enrolled in Eastern Michigan. The proportion of full-time students is 90.86% and part-time students is 9.14%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 40.93% and women students is 59.07%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Eastern Michigan.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Eastern Michigan
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total2,1778911,28600
Full-time1,9787391,23900
Part-time1991524700
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), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Eastern Michigan. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Eastern Michigan University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Eastern Michigan Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $35 for undergraduate schools and $45 for graduate schools of Eastern Michigan University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Eastern Michigan.
Admission Information for Applying to Eastern Michigan
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$35
Graduate Application Fees$45
Admission Informationwww.emich.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.emich.edu/admissions/apply/index.php
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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