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Colleges / Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate83%

About Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University is a public, state university in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Eastern Michigan University was founded in 1849. The university currently enrolls around 14,048 students per year, including 11,617 undergrads.

Eastern Michigan University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Eastern Michigan University. In 2022, Eastern Michigan University accepted 83% of applicants. In 2022, 19,919 students applied to Eastern Michigan University and 16,578 were admitted.

Eastern Michigan University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 83%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.4
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 68%

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Eastern Michigan University Campus Tours

Eastern Michigan University is located in the town of Ypsilanti, Michigan, in the suburbs of Detroit.

If you would like to see Eastern Michigan University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94, U.S. 23 to Ypsilanti, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Detroit Metropolitan.

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College Info

900 Oakwood St. Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Campus Setting: Suburban

Eastern Michigan University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Eastern Michigan University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Eastern Michigan University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Eastern Michigan University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

930 - 1170

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Math SAT Range

450 - 580

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Reading SAT Range

480 - 600

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1170 and Above

Good

930 to 1170

Avg

930 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Eastern Michigan University students is 1038. Applicants with SAT scores of 1170 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Eastern Michigan University, while applicants with SAT scores between 930 to 1170 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 930 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Eastern Michigan University.

Eastern Michigan University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$29,818

In State

$29,818

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$15,060
$15,060
Fees
$1,690
$1,690
Housing
$12,068
$12,068
Books
$1,000
$1,000

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Eastern Michigan University is like? There are approximately 14,048 students enrolled at Eastern Michigan University, including 11,617 undergraduate students and 2,431 graduate students. 71% percent of students attend school full-time, 90% percent are from MI and 10% percent of students are from other states.

71%

Full Time

29%

Part Time

90%

In State

10%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

14,048

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

83%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$16,750

Out-of-State

$16,750

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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