Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Eastern Michigan University is 83%. Out of 19,919 applications received in 2023, 16,578 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Eastern Michigan University, the application fee is $35.

Eastern Michigan University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Eastern Michigan University's admissions stats.

Eastern Michigan University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	16%
Mean SAT Score	1038
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	68%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	6%
Waitlist	No

Eastern Michigan University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Eastern Michigan University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Want to Apply Early to Eastern Michigan University?

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Eastern Michigan University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Eastern Michigan University Admissions

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Transferring to Eastern Michigan University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Eastern Michigan University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Eastern Michigan University

What does Eastern Michigan University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with Eastern Michigan University for more information on admission factors.

Eastern Michigan University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Eastern Michigan University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Eastern Michigan University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Eastern Michigan University?

Students admitted to Eastern Michigan University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 57% submitted a class rank. At Eastern Michigan University 16% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 39% were in the top 25% and 73% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Eastern Michigan University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	11.91%
3.75 and 3.99	16.4%
3.50 and 3.74	16.8%
3.25 and 3.49	14.6%
3.00 and 3.24	14.98%
2.50 and 2.9	18.72%
2.00 and 2.49	5.62%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Eastern Michigan University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Eastern Michigan University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 68% of Eastern Michigan University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 6% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Eastern Michigan University?

To be competitive with other Eastern Michigan University applicants, you should strive to score between 930 and 1170 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Eastern Michigan University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1170 and 25% of scored lower than 930, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Eastern Michigan University student is 1038.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Eastern Michigan University students scored 580 or higher and 75% of students scored 480 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Eastern Michigan University students scored 600 or higher, and 75% scored a 480 or higher.

To be most competitive at Eastern Michigan University, you should strive to earn between 18 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Eastern Michigan University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Eastern Michigan University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to Eastern Michigan University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Eastern Michigan University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Eastern Michigan University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Eastern Michigan University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Eastern Michigan University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Eastern Michigan University.

Does Eastern Michigan University accept transfer credits?

✅ Eastern Michigan University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Eastern Michigan University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Eastern Michigan University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Eastern Michigan University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Eastern Michigan University?

❌ No, Eastern Michigan University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Eastern Michigan University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Eastern Michigan University is 83%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Eastern Michigan University?

❌ Eastern Michigan University does not offer early decision.

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