University of Michigan
Top public university in Ann Arbor known for engineering and business. Founded in 1817, the Ross School of Business and College of Engineering at Michigan both rank as elite, supported by one of the largest research budgets in the country. Michigan Stadium, known as The Big House, seats over 100,000 fans, anchoring a Big Ten athletics culture with an unusually large and passionate alumni network. Strong study-abroad participation and a wide out-of-state draw round out a school known for scale as much as academic depth.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education. Figures reflect the most recently published class — always confirm current-cycle numbers on Michigan's official admissions site before applying.
What SAT/ACT Scores Do Admitted Students Have?
The middle 50% of Michigan's admitted students scored within these ranges:
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (25th–75th percentile of admitted students). Get your own personalized chance estimate →
Will You Get Into Michigan?
This estimate compares the test score you enter against Michigan's real published middle-50% band (1360–1530 SAT, 31–34 ACT) and its 15.6% acceptance rate to produce a Safety, Target, or Reach label. It intentionally does not use GPA — no institution publishes real per-school GPA distribution data, so we don't invent one.
A SAT score of 1450 falls within Michigan's middle-50% range of 1360–1530 (SAT 1360–1530), making Michigan a target school.
Sign up free to see your result
Get Started FreeApplication Deadlines
Source: Michigan admissions, 2026–27 (fall 2027 entry), verified Oct 2026.
Required Supplements
- Common App or Coalition
- Michigan Ross Questions
- School Report
- Teacher Evaluation
Requirements vary by cycle. Confirm what Michigan currently asks for on its official admissions site.
What Should Your Michigan Essay Focus On?
- Show fit with Michigan's specific programs
- Demonstrate you understand the college structure
- Show enthusiasm for Big Ten culture
- Be specific about why Ann Arbor specifically
What Is Michigan Looking For in Applicants?
- Academic excellence clearly matched to a specific school, since business and engineering both read applications closely
- A specific, well-reasoned fit with the chosen school, not just the university brand
- Genuine enthusiasm for the school itself, including the Big Ten culture that shapes campus life
- A believable plan to contribute to a campus of significant size and scale
See where you stand at Michigan.
Skora estimates your chances from Michigan's acceptance rate and its admitted students' test scores, then gives you feedback on every essay. Free to start.
See my chances