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Acceptance Rate 65.48%
Yield (Enrollment Ratio) 20.8%
Applicants 362,988
Admitted 237,688
Enrolled 49,438

Applying To Michigan Colleges

The average acceptance rate is 65.48% at Michigan colleges and universities, a total of 362,988 students applied and 237,688 were accepted. The average undergraduate application fees is $60 and the graduate application fees is $53. The following table presents the general admission information for applying to Michigan colleges.
General Admission Information of Michigan Colleges
Open Admission Policy100 out of 176 schools
Undergraduate Application Fees$60
Graduate Application Fees$53
Acceptance Rate65.48%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)20.8%
Test Scores1,147 SAT / 25 ACT

Acceptance Rates and Headcounts

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 362,988 students (164,752 men and 197,037 women) applied to and 237,688 (101,409 men and 135,378 women) students were accepted to admit Michigan Colleges. Among them, 22,776 men and 26,507 women were enrolled into Michigan schools.
The average acceptance rate is 65.48% and admission yield (enrollment rate) is 20.80%. The table below shows the Michigan colleges admission statistics including admission and enrolment rates.
Admission Statistics for Michigan Colleges (2023-2024)
TotalMenWomen
Applicants362,988164,752197,037
Admitted237,688101,409135,378
Enrolled49,43822,77626,507
Acceptance Rate 65.48% 61.55% 68.71%
Yield (Enrollment Rate) 20.80% 22.46% 19.58%
[Chart]Michigan Colleges Average Acceptance Rate and Yield

Average SAT and ACT Scores

In Michigan, 1 college requires SAT and ACT score and 0 colleges recommend them to their applicant. In addition, 37 colleges consider the test score in selection process, while it is not required.
21,645 students (51.00%) submitted their SAT scores and 4,819 students (13.00%) submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score is 1,259 and 25th percentile score is 1,034. For ACT scores, 75th percentile score is 28 and 25th percentile score is 21.
The following table shows the detailed SAT and ACT scores distribution of first-time enrolled students at Michigan colleges and universities.
SAT and ACT Score Distribution at Michigan Colleges
25th Percentile75th Percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing520632
SAT Math514627
ACT Composite2128
ACT Math2027
ACT English2028
[Chart] SAT/ACT Distribution - Michigan Colleges
[Chart] Average SAT Scores - Michigan Colleges
[Chart] Average ACT Scores - Michigan Colleges

Calendar System and Accepted Credits

In Michigan State, 81 schools use semester calendar systems and 11 schools are based on quarter system. Next table lists the number of schools with their calendar systems.
Semester81 out of 176 schools
Quarter11 out of 176 schools
Trimester2 out of 176 schools
Four-one-four plan1 out of 176 schools
Other academic year2 out of 176 schools
Differs by program12 out of 176 schools
Continuous49 out of 176 schools
Un-Known/Other18 out of 176 schools
Next table describes credits that Michigan colleges and universities are accepting for their students
Dual Credits77 out of 176 schools
Credits for Life Experiences58 out of 176 schools
Advanced placement (AP) Credits80 out of 176 schools
Credit for Military Training69 out of 176 schools

Application Requirements

44 Michigan schools require High School GPA and 43 schools require High School Record (or Transcript). The test scores such as SAT and ACT are required by 1 Michigan colleges. Next table summarizes the application requirements for applying to Michigan colleges.
Admission Checklist for Michigan Colleges
RequiredRecommended
High School GPA440
High School Rank20
High School Record (or Transcript)430
Completion of College Preparatory Program140
Recommendations110
Formal Demonstration of Competencies60
Admission Test Scores10
TOEFL360
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)30