Admission & test scores

Central Michigan University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 960–1200 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 23. Central Michigan University admits 90% of applicants — largely open. 75% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range960–1200middle half of admits
ACT midpoint23admitted students
Acceptance rate90%largely open
First-year retention75%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
960
Average
1091
75th percentile
1200

A quarter of admitted students scored below 960 and a quarter above 1200. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 10,035.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, Louisiana 1090 — 99% $8,373
Wichita State University Wichita, Kansas 1092 23 94% $9,684
Mississippi University for Women Columbus, Mississippi 1090 21 90% $8,492
University of Wisconsin–Parkside Kenosha, Wisconsin 1090 21 75% $8,270
Nicholls State University Thibodaux, Louisiana 1090 23 91% $8,149
Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota 1090 22 59% $10,428

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Central Michigan University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Central Michigan University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 960 and 1200 on the SAT, with an average of 1091. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Central Michigan University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 23.
How hard is it to get into Central Michigan University?
Central Michigan University admits 90% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 75% return for a second year.
Does Central Michigan University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.