Admission & test scores

Eastern Michigan University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 920–1170 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 22. Eastern Michigan University admits 80% of applicants — largely open. 69% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range920–1170middle half of admits
ACT midpoint22admitted students
Acceptance rate80%largely open
First-year retention69%return for year two

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

25th percentile
920
Average
1066
75th percentile
1170

A quarter of admitted students scored below 920 and a quarter above 1170. 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 10,055.

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

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas 1066 21 94% $11,128
Illinois College Jacksonville, Illinois 1064 21 78% $38,676
Capital University Columbus, Ohio 1068 23 70% $43,234
Montclair State University Montclair, New Jersey 1070 — 88% $15,912
Augusta University Augusta, Georgia 1070 25 86% $8,414
Marshall University Huntington, West Virginia 1061 22 96% $9,162

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.

Eastern Michigan University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Eastern Michigan University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 920 and 1170 on the SAT, with an average of 1066. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Eastern Michigan University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 22.
How hard is it to get into Eastern Michigan University?
Eastern Michigan University admits 80% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 69% return for a second year.
Does Eastern 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.