Central Michigan University SAT and ACT scores
Mount Pleasant, MI · public college · 10,055 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Central Michigan University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Central Michigan University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Central Michigan University scored 960 to 1200, with an average of 1091. A score at or above 1080 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Central Michigan University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 21 to 27. A 27 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Central Michigan University require the SAT or ACT?
Central Michigan University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Central Michigan University accept the CLT?
Central Michigan University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Michigan with similar scores
- Grand Valley State UniversitySAT 940–1190
- Baker CollegeSAT 960–1160
- University of Michigan-FlintSAT 970–1243
- Eastern Michigan UniversitySAT 920–1170
- Saginaw Valley State UniversitySAT 920–1170
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Arkansas State UniversitySAT 970–1190
- Belmont Abbey CollegeSAT 960–1200
- Cairn University-LanghorneSAT 1000–1160
- McPherson CollegeSAT 960–1200
- University of Mary Hardin-BaylorSAT 960–1200
- University of South AlabamaSAT 970–1190
More about Central Michigan University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Central Michigan University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026