University of Michigan-Flint Acceptance Rate
Flint, Michigan · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,870
- Admitted
- 6,105
- Yield
- 8.7%
- 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, University of Michigan-Flint's acceptance rate has fallen from 78.6% in 2014–15 to 68.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,160 to 8,870 (+181%) over that period.
Its 68.8% rate makes University of Michigan-Flint more selective than about 64% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 73%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (73.1% for women vs 64.1% for men, a 9-point gap). University of Michigan-Flint has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 8.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,160 | 2,485 | 78.6% | 662 |
| 2015–16 | 3,918 | 2,883 | 73.6% | 642 |
| 2016–17 | 4,033 | 2,629 | 65.2% | 640 |
| 2017–18 | 4,558 | 2,968 | 65.1% | 688 |
| 2018–19 | 4,393 | 2,911 | 66.3% | 669 |
| 2019–20 | 4,254 | 2,806 | 66% | 604 |
| 2020–21 | 4,017 | 3,110 | 77.4% | 559 |
| 2021–22 | 4,021 | 2,970 | 73.9% | 493 |
| 2022–23 | 6,140 | 4,074 | 66.4% | 521 |
| 2023–24 | 8,870 | 6,105 | 68.8% | 533 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,651 | 3,399 | 73.1% |
| Men | 4,133 | 2,649 | 64.1% |
| Unknown | 86 | 57 | 66.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–620 | 65% |
| SAT Math | 460–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–29 | 3% |
How University of Michigan 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 University of Michigan-Flint's acceptance rate?
University of Michigan-Flint's acceptance rate is 68.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,105 admitted of 8,870 applicants).
Is University of Michigan-Flint test optional?
University of Michigan-Flint is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Michigan-Flint?
University of Michigan-Flint received 8,870 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,105.
What SAT score do you need for University of Michigan-Flint?
Admitted students at University of Michigan-Flint typically scored 490–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Michigan-Flint getting harder to get into?
University of Michigan-Flint has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.6% in 2014–15 to 68.8% 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.umflint.edu/.