Eastern Michigan University
Public university · Ypsilanti, MI · 10,055 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
80%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
920–1170
ACT (middle 50%)
18–27
Average net price
$16,628
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$32,365
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
46%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Eastern Michigan University?
Eastern Michigan University accepts about 80 of every 100 applicants (80%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 920 and 1170 on the SAT. A score at or above 1170 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 920, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 18–27.
The latest federal data says Eastern Michigan University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Eastern Michigan University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Eastern Michigan University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $32,365 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $16,628 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $17,004 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$17,004
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$17,004
- Room & board$14,220
- Total cost of attendance$32,365
- Average net price after grants$16,628
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Education, Computer Science, Psychology.
Eastern Michigan University FAQ
- What is Eastern Michigan University's acceptance rate?
- 80% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Eastern Michigan University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 920–1170. Aim for 1170 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Eastern Michigan University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 18–27.
- Is Eastern Michigan University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Eastern Michigan University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Eastern Michigan University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Eastern Michigan University cost?
- About $32,365 a year before aid; $16,628 on average after grants.
- What is Eastern Michigan University's FAFSA school code?
- 002259. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Eastern Michigan University receives your information.
- What is Eastern Michigan University's graduation rate?
- 46% of students finish within six years.
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