Eastern Michigan University Acceptance Rate
Ypsilanti, Michigan · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 20,351
- Admitted
- 16,555
- Yield
- 11.5%
- 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, Eastern Michigan University's acceptance rate has risen from 68.9% in 2014–15 to 81.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 12,360 to 20,351 (+65%) over that period.
Its 81.3% rate makes Eastern Michigan University more selective than about 40% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 38%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (83.3% for women vs 78.4% for men, a 4.9-point gap). Eastern Michigan University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 11.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 12,360 | 8,512 | 68.9% | 2,627 |
| 2015–16 | 14,236 | 10,645 | 74.8% | 2,872 |
| 2016–17 | 14,796 | 10,784 | 72.9% | 2,801 |
| 2017–18 | 16,126 | 7,214 | 44.7% | 2,811 |
| 2018–19 | 14,577 | 11,035 | 75.7% | 2,395 |
| 2019–20 | 14,323 | 10,607 | 74.1% | 2,152 |
| 2020–21 | 15,957 | 11,997 | 75.2% | 1,922 |
| 2021–22 | 17,506 | 14,811 | 84.6% | 2,312 |
| 2022–23 | 19,919 | 16,578 | 83.2% | 2,177 |
| 2023–24 | 20,351 | 16,555 | 81.3% | 1,898 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 12,237 | 10,194 | 83.3% |
| Men | 8,114 | 6,361 | 78.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–600 | 71% |
| SAT Math | 440–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–26 | 6% |
How Eastern 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 Eastern Michigan University's acceptance rate?
Eastern Michigan University's acceptance rate is 81.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (16,555 admitted of 20,351 applicants).
Is Eastern Michigan University test optional?
Eastern Michigan University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Eastern Michigan University?
Eastern Michigan University received 20,351 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 16,555.
What SAT score do you need for Eastern Michigan University?
Admitted students at Eastern Michigan University typically scored 470–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Eastern Michigan University getting harder to get into?
Eastern Michigan University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 68.9% in 2014–15 to 81.3% 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: www.emich.edu/.