Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Central Michigan University is 78.95% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.86%. 7,831 men and 12,053 women applied to Central Michigan and 6,083 men and 9,616 women students were accepted.
4 applicants who has another gender applied and 2 were accepted.
Among them, 810 men and 1,209 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 Central Michigan.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 19,888 | 7,831 | 12,053 | 4 | 0 |
| Admitted | 15,701 | 6,083 | 9,616 | 2 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 2,019 | 810 | 1,209 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.95% | 77.68% | 79.78% | 50.00% | - |
| Yield | 12.86% | 13.32% | 12.57% | 0.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 988 students (49% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 155 students (8%) 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 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 480 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 21 at Central Michigan. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at Central Michigan University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,124, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 980 | 1090 | 1220 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 550 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 540 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT English | 20 | 23 | 27 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 2,019 first-year students enrolled in Central Michigan. The proportion of full-time students is 98.27% and part-time students is 1.73%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 40.12% and women students is 59.88%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Central Michigan.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,019 | 810 | 1,209 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,984 | 805 | 1,179 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 35 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
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 .
| 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 $50 for graduate schools of Central Michigan University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Central Michigan.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://www.cmich.edu/admissions-aid |
| Online Application | https://fireup.cmich.edu/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, 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) |