Admitted students scored 1130–1350 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 28. Michigan Technological University admits 92% of applicants — largely open. 89% of first-year students return for a second year.
A quarter of admitted students scored below 1130 and a quarter above 1350. 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 5,955.
| University | Avg SAT | ACT | Acceptance | In-state tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama | 1258 | 27 | 88% | $9,098 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah | 1257 | 26 | 86% | $9,620 |
| Agnes Scott College Decatur, Georgia | 1260 | — | 62% | $50,604 |
| Lipscomb University Nashville, Tennessee | 1256 | 26 | 68% | $40,572 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg, Virginia | 1256 | 27 | 72% | $14,250 |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, Maryland | 1261 | 29 | 69% | $15,298 |
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.
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.