University of Michigan SAT Scores and GPA

What are University of Michigan's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into University of Michigan. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into University of Michigan.

Average SAT: 1470

The average SAT score composite at University of Michigan is a 1470.

University of Michigan SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1350, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1530.

In other words, a 1350 places you below average, while a 1530 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at University of Michigan, but they really want to see at least a 1350 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	750	680	780
Reading + Writing	720	670	750
Composite	1470	1350	1530

Average GPA: 3.9

The average GPA at University of Michigan is 3.9. This makes University of Michigan Extremely Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.9, University of Michigan requires you to be at the top of your class. You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants. You should also have taken plenty of AP or IB classes to show your ability to excel in academic challenge.

If you're a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.9, you'll need a higher SAT score to compensate and show that you're prepared to take on college academics. This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.

Admissions Rate: 17.9%

The acceptance rate at University of Michigan is 17.9%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, only 18 are admitted.

This means the school is very selective. Scores are vital to getting past their first round of filters. After that, you will need to impress them beyond just your academic scores.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is extremely selective, getting a high SAT score and GPA is vital to having a chance at getting in. If you don't pass their SAT and GPA requirements, they'll likely reject you without much consideration.

To be safe, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 1530 SAT and a 3.9 GPA or higher to be above average.

This is only part of the challenge - after this, you'll need to impress them beyond your academic scores, with your accomplishments and extracurriculars. But if you apply with a 1470 SAT or below, you unfortunately have a small chance of getting in.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in University of Michigan, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to University of Michigan.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than University of Michigan. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Harvey Mudd College	Claremont, CA	1530	35
New York University	New York, NY	1520	34
Cornell University	Ithaca, NY	1520	34
Williams College	Williamstown, MA	1512	34
University of Southern California	Los Angeles, CA	1510	32
Boston College	Chestnut Hill, MA	1485	34

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for University of Michigan, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Emory University	Atlanta, GA	1484	33
Georgetown University	Washington, DC	1480	33
Barnard College	New York, NY	1478	33
College of William and Mary	Williamsburg, VA	1460	33
University of Maryland	College Park, MD	1450	33
Wake Forest University	Winston-Salem, NC	1450	33
Binghamton University	Binghamton, NY	1430	31

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for University of Michigan, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If University of Michigan is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Troy, NY	1428	32
Boston University	Boston, MA	1418	32
University of Washington	Seattle, WA	1410	32
Stony Brook University	Stony Brook, NY	1396	31
University of Massachusetts Amherst	Amherst, MA	1358	30
University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara, CA	1355	29

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