Central Michigan University
Admissions
Interested in attending Central Michigan University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Central Michigan University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Central Michigan University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Central Michigan accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 18,096 people applied and 16,474 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Central Michigan University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Central Michigan University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Central Michigan University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Central Michigan considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Central Michigan University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Central Michigan University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.54. 41% of freshmen who attended Central Michigan were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 77% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Central Michigan is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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