Eastern Michigan University GPA (3.39) & Acceptance Rate

Q: What GPA do most Eastern Michigan University students have?

46.6% of Eastern Michigan University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (18.9%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Q: What is Eastern Michigan University's acceptance rate?

Eastern Michigan University's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 16,992 of 21,337 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 80% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.39, as reported by the college for 2025–26

SAT, middle 50%: 480–600 reading and writing, 440–570 math

ACT, middle 50%: 18–27 composite

Average net price: $17,388 a year (2022–23)

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Eastern Michigan University average GPA

Eastern Michigan University reported an average high school GPA of 3.39 for its first-year students who submitted one (94% 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	14.7%
3.75–3.99	18.1%
3.50–3.74	13.8%
3.25–3.49	14.3%
3.00–3.24	13.5%
2.50–2.99	18.9%
2.00–2.49	6.5%
1.00–1.99	0.3%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Eastern Michigan University reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 1.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Eastern Michigan University acceptance rate

Eastern Michigan University admitted 16,992 of 21,337 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 80%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Eastern Michigan University is a public 4-year university in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with 10,470 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Eastern Michigan University 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	480	540	600
SAT Math	440	520	570
ACT Composite	18	23	27
ACT English	18	21	26
ACT Math	16	23	26

68% submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores, as Eastern Michigan University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1066 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Eastern Michigan University 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 GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Not considered
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Not considered
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
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Eastern Michigan University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Eastern Michigan University 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 also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,388 a year at Eastern Michigan University 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 Eastern Michigan University with a 3.0 GPA?

It would be within the usual range there: 25.7% of Eastern Michigan University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 80% 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 most Eastern Michigan University students have?

46.6% of Eastern Michigan University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (18.9%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

What GPA do you need to get into Eastern Michigan University?

Eastern Michigan University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.39, 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 Eastern Michigan University's acceptance rate?

Eastern Michigan University's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 16,992 of 21,337 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

How selective is Eastern Michigan University?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Eastern Michigan University admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does Eastern Michigan University require the SAT or ACT?

Check Eastern Michigan University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Eastern Michigan University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 68% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Eastern Michigan University students have?

The middle 50% of Eastern Michigan University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–600 in reading and writing and 440–570 in math; ACT composite 18–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How important is GPA for getting into Eastern Michigan University?

A lot: Eastern Michigan University requires high school GPA. It considers college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Eastern Michigan University accept AP credit?

Yes. Eastern Michigan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What do students pay at Eastern Michigan University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,388 a year at Eastern Michigan University 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: Eastern Michigan UniversityU.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.
Eastern Michigan University Common Data Set 2025–26Eastern Michigan University: 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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