What SAT score do you need for Eastern Michigan University? (Middle 50%: 920–1160)
First-year students at Eastern Michigan University who sent an SAT scored 920–1160, with a median of 1040 (Common Data Set 2025–26). Eastern Michigan University admits 80% of applicants.
Where your score lands at Eastern Michigan University
First-year students who sent an SAT: 920–1160, median 1040
Middle 50% of admitted students Median
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Eastern Michigan University by the numbers
- Admit rate
- 80%
- Middle 50% SAT
- 920–1160
- Median SAT
- 1040
- About on the ACT
- 17–23
- Sent an SAT
- 48%
Test policy not confirmed for 2026–27 · SAT range from the Common Data Set, 2025–26; admit rate from it or IPEDS
Eastern Michigan University admit rate over 10 years
Applications rose 50%, from 14,236 in 2015 to 21,337 in 2024, and Eastern Michigan University's admit rate went from 75% to 80%.
- 75%
- 80%
Show the numbers
| Fall | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,337 | 16,992 | 80% |
| 2023 | 20,351 | 16,555 | 81% |
| 2022 | 19,919 | 16,578 | 83% |
| 2021 | 17,506 | 14,811 | 85% |
| 2020 | 15,957 | 11,997 | 75% |
| 2019 | 14,323 | 10,607 | 74% |
| 2018 | 14,577 | 11,035 | 76% |
| 2017 | 16,126 | 7,214 | 45% |
| 2016 | 14,796 | 10,784 | 73% |
| 2015 | 14,236 | 10,645 | 75% |
In fall 2024, 1,650 of the 16,992 admitted students enrolled. Applicants and admits from IPEDS, the federal college survey, by fall of entry.
What each SAT score means at Eastern Michigan University
Which tier your score puts them in, and whether it's worth sending.
- Under 870Far reachHold
- 870–910ReachHold
- 920–1030TargetHold
- 1040–1150TargetSend
- 1160 and upLikelySend
Tiers here use only your SAT and their admit rate. Essays, activities and recommendations still decide most admissions at selective colleges. *Send it? assumes they're test optional; we haven't confirmed their policy.
Eastern Michigan University SAT sections, ACT and class rank
Scores of enrolled first-year students who sent one, by percentile.
| Test | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 440 | 500 | 570 |
| SAT Reading and Writing | 480 | 540 | 605 |
| SAT total | 920 | 1040 | 1160 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 22 | 25 |
Of enrolled first-year students, 48% sent an SAT and 5% sent an ACT. Common Data Set 2025–26.
- Top 10% of their class
- 12%
- of new students who reported a rank
Eastern Michigan University cost and outcomes
What students pay after grants, how many finish, and what they earn.
- Average net price
- $15,407
- per year, after grants
- Graduate in 6 years
- 46%
- Median earnings
- $51,793
- 10 years after starting
- Undergraduates
- 12,887
College Scorecard, 2022–23, from the US Department of Education. Net price averages federal-aid students across family incomes.
Colleges like Eastern Michigan University
Similar SAT ranges and admit rates.
- Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI · 83% admitted920–1170, median 1030
- Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI · 88% admitted920–1160, median 1040
- Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA · 77% admitted900–1170, median 1020
- Rogers State UniversityClaremore, OK · 82% admitted940–1160, median 1070
- Baker CollegeOwosso, MI · 82% admitted870–1180, median 1000
- Aurora UniversityAurora, IL · 81% admitted875–1078, median 1000
More colleges in Michigan
Sources
- Eastern Michigan University Common Data Set 2025–26
SAT and ACT ranges, early decision, waitlist, GPA and class rank, as the college reported them.
- College Navigator (IPEDS)
Applications, admissions and enrollment by year, from the federal college survey.
- College Scorecard
Net price, graduation rate and earnings, from the US Department of Education.
- Eastern Michigan University website
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