University of Michigan acceptance rate
University of Michigan admitted 16.4% of first-year applicants for fall 2025. Of 109,112 students who applied, 17,915 got in.
- 109,112applied
- 17,915admitted
- 8,178enrolled
- 46%of admitted students enrolled (yield)
Fall 2025 entering class. Source: University of Michigan, Common Data Set 2025–26, section C1. Checked October 30, 2026.
How this compares with the federal figure
The Department of Education's College Scorecard still shows fall 2024, the latest year federal data covers. The college's own report is a year newer.
| Entering class | Acceptance rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 16.4% | Common Data Set 2025–26 |
| Fall 2024 | 15.6% | College Scorecard (IPEDS 2024–25) |
Admission got slightly easier, by 0.8 percentage points.
Early decision and early action
University of Michigan does not offer early decision. It offers non-binding early action. Apply by November 1 and you'll hear back by January 31. It is not restrictive, so you can apply early to other colleges too. Regular applications are due February 1.
SAT and ACT scores
The SAT or ACT is recommended but not required. In fall 2025, 55% of enrolled first-years submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores, so these ranges describe only those students.
The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted the SAT scored between 1370 and 1530.
25th, 50th and 75th percentiles of enrolled first-years, fall 2025. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26, section C9. The green bar is the middle 50% and the dark tick is the median.
High school GPA
The average high school GPA of enrolled first-years was 3.90. 94% had a 3.75 or higher.
| 4.0 | 38.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75-3.99 | 55.1% | |
| 3.50-3.74 | 4.8% | |
| 3.25-3.49 | 0.7% | |
| 3.00-3.24 | 0.4% | |
| Below 3.00 | 0.2% |
Share of enrolled first-years in each GPA range, fall 2025. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26, sections C11–C12.
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24,447 applicants were offered a place on the waitlist, 18,435 accepted it and 1,663 were admitted from it (9% of those who stayed on the list).
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26, section C2.
Application fee and cost
Application fee: $75 (can be waived for financial need).
Tuition and fees for 2025–26 are $18,346 for Michigan residents and $63,962 for out-of-state students; the average net price after grants was $14,362 in 2024–25. See Michigan's full cost and net price by family income.
Common questions
What is the Michigan acceptance rate?
16.4% for students entering in fall 2025. The college admitted 17,915 of 109,112 first-year applicants, according to its Common Data Set 2025–26. The federal figure for fall 2024 was 15.6%.
Is Michigan test-optional?
University of Michigan recommends the SAT or ACT but does not require it. In fall 2025, 55% of enrolled first-years submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.
What GPA do you need for Michigan?
There is no published minimum. The average high school GPA of enrolled first-years in fall 2025 was 3.90, and 94% had a GPA of 3.75 or higher.
Sources
- University of Michigan, Common Data Set 2025–26, checked October 30, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, release of October 15, 2026.
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