University of Michigan acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Michigan's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Michigan acceptance rate by year
17,915 of 109,112 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 15.6% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 109,112 | 17,915 | 16.4% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 98,310 | 15,373 | 15.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 87,632 | 15,722 | 17.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 84,289 | 14,914 | 17.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 79,743 | 16,071 | 20.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 65,021 | 16,974 | 26.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 64,972 | 14,883 | 22.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 64,917 | 14,818 | 22.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 59,886 | 15,871 | 26.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 55,504 | 15,871 | 28.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 51,797 | 13,611 | 26.3% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Michigan deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Michigan's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions By end of December (commitment by January 6)
- Early action Apply by Decisions Late January
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions Early April
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Michigan
Michigan offers early decision and early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Michigan
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
- 4.038.8%
- 3.75–3.9955.1%
- 3.50–3.744.8%
- 3.25–3.490.7%
- 3.00–3.240.4%
- 2.50–2.990.2%
What counts
What Michigan weighs
From section C7 of Michigan's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Test scores
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Character
- First-generation status
Considered
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Demonstrated interest
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
Waitlist
Michigan waitlist
24,447 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 18,435 accepted it, and 1,663 were admitted from it (9.0% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What Michigan costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Michigan's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Michigan's 16.4%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Michigan admissions
What is Michigan's acceptance rate?
Michigan admitted 17,915 of 109,112 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 16.4%. That is up from 15.6% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Michigan test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. Michigan is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are Michigan's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 1, 2026; Early action: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: February 1, 2027. Check Michigan's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Michigan?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1370–1530 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 55% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1530 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of Michigan Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Michigan first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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