Central Michigan University Acceptance Rate
Mount Pleasant, Michigan · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 18,102
- Admitted
- 16,474
- Yield
- 12.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Central Michigan University's acceptance rate has risen from 69.3% in 2014–15 to 91% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 18,320 to 18,102 (-1%) over that period.
Its 91% rate makes Central Michigan University more selective than about 19% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 15%.
Central Michigan University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 12.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 18,320 | 12,691 | 69.3% | 3,811 |
| 2015–16 | 18,575 | 12,770 | 68.7% | 3,486 |
| 2016–17 | 19,160 | 13,711 | 71.6% | 3,519 |
| 2017–18 | 19,021 | 12,887 | 67.8% | 3,076 |
| 2018–19 | 17,858 | 12,293 | 68.8% | 2,732 |
| 2019–20 | 16,411 | 11,408 | 69.5% | 2,473 |
| 2020–21 | 19,396 | 13,320 | 68.7% | 2,088 |
| 2021–22 | 18,517 | 14,273 | 77.1% | 1,910 |
| 2022–23 | 19,888 | 15,701 | 78.9% | 2,019 |
| 2023–24 | 18,102 | 16,474 | 91% | 2,044 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 11,084 | 10,207 | 92.1% |
| Men | 7,012 | 6,261 | 89.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–620 | 60% |
| SAT Math | 470–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 6% |
How Central Michigan University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Central Michigan University's acceptance rate?
Central Michigan University's acceptance rate is 91% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (16,474 admitted of 18,102 applicants).
Is Central Michigan University test optional?
Central Michigan University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Central Michigan University?
Central Michigan University received 18,102 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 16,474.
What SAT score do you need for Central Michigan University?
Admitted students at Central Michigan University typically scored 490–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Central Michigan University getting harder to get into?
Central Michigan University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.3% in 2014–15 to 91% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.cmich.edu/.