Central Michigan University

    Mount Pleasant, MI · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    960–1200
    Median ~1080
    Acceptance rate
    90%
    Enrollment
    10,035
    ACT middle 50%
    21–27

    What the numbers say about Central Michigan University

    • The reported middle 50% spans 240 points, from 960 to 1200. A planning score near or above 1240 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 570 Reading and Writing and 550 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 90% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 59% completion rate and $55,874 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1080 SAT scorePlan for a 1250Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $14,760
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $14,760
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $55,874
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    59%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 960 and 1200. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1240 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1200 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1080 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 960 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Central Michigan University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ1010–111079%
    Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA940–118055%
    Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TX980–116090%
    CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York, NY930–122057%
    East Texas A&M UniversityCommerce, TX910–115092%
    University of Akron Main CampusAkron, OH900–119060%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Central Michigan University?

    Central Michigan University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 960–1200, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1240 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Central Michigan University's acceptance rate?

    Central Michigan University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 90%.

    How much does it cost to attend Central Michigan University?

    Published tuition is approximately $14,760 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Central Michigan University test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Central Michigan University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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