- Acceptance rate: 16% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.9, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- SAT, middle 50%: 680–750 reading and writing, 680–780 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 31–34 composite
- Average net price: $19,005 a year (2022–23)
University of Michigan GPA calculator
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Type your GPA to compare it with what University of Michigan reported: an average GPA of 3.9 (2025–26), an acceptance rate of 16% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 31–34.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Michigan reviews each application.
University of Michigan average GPA
University of Michigan reported an average high school GPA of 3.9 for its first-year students who submitted one (98% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
University of Michigan acceptance rate
University of Michigan admitted 15,373 of 98,310 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 16%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Michigan is a public 4-year university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with 34,454 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Michigan in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 680 | 720 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 680 | 740 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 33 | 34 |
| ACT English | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 30 | 33 | 35 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1465 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Michigan looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Michigan awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,005 a year at University of Michigan in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into University of Michigan with a 3.5 GPA?
1.3% of University of Michigan's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 16% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What GPA do you need to get into University of Michigan?
University of Michigan doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.9, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Michigan?
University of Michigan's acceptance rate was 16% for fall 2024: it admitted 15,373 of 98,310 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of Michigan hard to get into?
Yes. Fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in, so it's highly selective. University of Michigan admitted 16% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does University of Michigan require the SAT or ACT?
No. University of Michigan is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 51% sent SAT scores and 18% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do University of Michigan students have?
The middle 50% of University of Michigan's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 680–750 in reading and writing and 680–780 in math; ACT composite 31–34, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at University of Michigan?
It's one factor among several: University of Michigan requires high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do most University of Michigan students have?
98.7% of University of Michigan's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (55.1%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Does University of Michigan accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Michigan awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at University of Michigan?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,005 a year at University of Michigan in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Michigan-Ann ArborU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- University of Michigan Common Data Set 2025–26University of Michigan: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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