MICHIGAN’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES Guide to Admissions.
1. Central Michigan University. 2. Eastern Michigan University. 3. Ferris State University. 4. Grand Valley State University. 5. Lake Superior State University. 6. Michigan State University. 7. Michigan Technological University. 8. Northern Michigan University. 9. Oakland University. 10. Saginaw Valley State University. 11. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. 12. University of Michigan-Dearborn. 13. University of Michigan-Flint. 14. Wayne State University. 15. Western Michigan University.
2026 2027
First Year.
Data as of July 2026 Class Size
Average GPA
Average Test Scores
Test Optional + Official Transcripts (Unless Noted)
Housing and Food
Central Michigan University
1986
3.48
ACT: 24 SAT: 1091
Yes, unofficial transcripts allowed
$13,360
Eastern Michigan University
1311
3.35
ACT: 21 SAT: 1040
Yes
$15,670
Ferris State University
1500
3.35
ACT: 22 SAT: 1012
Yes
$12,638
Grand Valley State University
4500
3.41
ACT: 25 SAT: 1049
Yes
$12,738
Lake Superior State University
350
3.21
N/A
Yes, self-reported
Housing: $6,000 Food: $7,100
Michigan State University
9500
3.72
ACT: 28 SAT: 1260
Yes, self-reported
$13,574
Michigan Technological University
1344
3.84
ACT: 28 SAT: 1228
Yes with 3.0 GPA
$14,291
Northern Michigan University
1533
3.36
N/A
Yes
$14,216
Oakland University
2330
3.5
ACT: 24 SAT: 1030
Yes
$11,970
Saginaw Valley State University
1336
3.55
ACT: 22 SAT: 1042
Yes
$13,000
University of MichiganAnn Arbor
8250
3.92
ACT: 32-35 SAT: 1400-1540
Yes, self-reported
$17,220
University of MichiganDearborn
1138
3.70
N/A
Yes
N/A
University of MichiganFlint
574
3.54
N/A
Yes
$11,374
Wayne State University
3100
3.47
ACT: 26 SAT: 1172
Yes
$12,268
Western Michigan University
2276
3.55
N/A
Yes
$13,104
Early/Middle College programs offer students a unique opportunity to earn college credit while in high school.
First Year. Tuition
Financial Aid and Scholarships (FAFSA Required)
Central Michigan University
$15,570 (same for out-of-state)
Automatic consideration and competitive awards cmich.edu/scholarships
Eastern Michigan University
$17,550 (same for out-of-state)
Automatic consideration and competitive awards emich.edu/scholarships
Ferris State University
$16,070 (same for out-of-state)
Automatic consideration: ferris.edu/wnf; TIP Phase 1 & 2
Grand Valley State University
In-state: $16,886 Out-of-state: $23,848
Automatic consideration and competitive awards gvsu.edu/scholarships
Lake Superior State University
$15,700
Automatic consideration and competitive awards TIP Phase 1 & 2
Michigan State University
In-state: $17,656 Out-of-state: $45,040
Automatic consideration
Michigan Technological University
In-state: $20,396 Out-of-state: $46,294
Automatic consideration and competitive awards TIP Phase 1 & 2 mtu.edu/admissions/scholarships
Northern Michigan University
In-state: $15,144 Out-of-state: $20,744
Automatic consideration and competitive awards TIP Phase 1 & 2; nmu.edu/scholarships
Oakland University
In-state: $16,772 Out-of-state: $23,867 No fees
Automatic consideration; March 1, 2027 priority deadline; oakland.edu/scholarships
Saginaw Valley State University
In-state: $14,280 Out-of-state: $14,280 with admitted student scholarship. No fees.
Automatic consideration and competitive awards svsu.edu/go/scholarships
University of MichiganAnn Arbor
In-state: $18,896 Out-of-state: $67,096
Nov. 15: financial aid deadline for ED applicants only; Dec. 15: suggested filing date for EA/Regular Decision applicants; March 1: financial aid deadline for EA/Regular Decision applicants
University of MichiganDearborn
In-state: $16,464 Out-of-state: $35,112
Automatic consideration umdearborn.edu/admissions-aid/paying-college/firstyear-state-scholarships
University of MichiganFlint
In-state: $15,622 Out-of-state: $28,492
Automatic consideration
Wayne State University
In-state: $16,080 Out-of-state: $34,214
Automatic consideration wayne.edu/scholarships
Western Michigan University
In-state: $16,452 Out-of-state: $20,954
wmich.edu/finaid/aid-types/institutional-offers/firstyear-scholarships
These students are considered entering first-year students, even if an associates degree is earned prior to high school graduation.
First Year. Total Cost
App Deadline
Central Michigan University
cmich.edu/undergraduate/cost-aidscholarships
Rolling, Centralis Honors Scholarship deadline Nov. 2
Eastern Michigan University
emich.edu/finaid/understanding/costs
Rolling
Ferris State University
ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/ costofattendance.htm
Rolling
Grand Valley State University
gvsu.edu/tuition
Rolling, March 1 for merit scholarships
Lake Superior State University
lssu.edu/financial-aid
Rolling
Michigan State University
admissions.msu.edu/cost-aid
EA: Nov. 1 Regular: Feb. 1
Michigan Technological University
mtu.edu/admissions/tuition
EA: Nov. 1 Regular: by Feb. 1
Northern Michigan University
nmu.edu/tuition
Rolling, Oct. 19, 26, and Nov. 2 for Presidential Scholars Competition
Oakland University
oakland.edu/tuition
Rolling, recommended Fall: Aug. 1; Winter: Dec. 1; Summer: July 1
Saginaw Valley State University
svsu.edu/tuition
Rolling, Dec. 1 for President’s Scholarship consideration
University of MichiganAnn Arbor
finaid.umich.edu/getting-started/ estimating-costs
ED: Nov. 1 EA: Nov. 1 Regular: Feb. 1
University of MichiganDearborn
umdearborn.edu/one-stop/tuitionand-fees
Rolling. Recommended Application & FAFSA Submission: Dec. 1 Preferred Application Deadline: April 1 Final Application Deadline: Aug. 15
University of MichiganFlint
umflint.edu/studentaccounts/tuitionfees
Rolling, March 1 for True Blue full tuition scholarship; Final deadline: Aug. 9
Wayne State University
wayne.edu/tuition
Rolling, Priority Deadline: Dec. 1 Scholarship Deadline: April 1 Final Deadline: Aug. 1
Western Michigan University
wmich.edu/finaid/cost-of-attendance
Fall EA: Dec. 1, Rolling admission: June 1; Spring: Jan. 1; Summer I: May 1; Summer II: June 15
We welcome students in Early/Middle College programs to apply and enroll.
First Year. Decision Release Dates
App Fee (Fee Waivers Available)
Central Michigan University
Rolling
$40, free Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Eastern Michigan University
Rolling
$35
Ferris State University
Rolling
Free
Grand Valley State University
Rolling
Free
Lake Superior State University
Rolling
Free
Michigan State University
EA: by Jan. 25 Regular: by March 31
$75
Michigan Technological University
EA: by Jan. 15 Regular: by March 1
Free
Northern Michigan University
Rolling
Free
Oakland University
Rolling
Free
Saginaw Valley State University
Rolling
Free
University of MichiganAnn Arbor
ED: End of December EA: End of January Regular: Early April
$75
University of MichiganDearborn
Oct. 15, then Rolling
Free
University of MichiganFlint
Rolling
Free
Wayne State University
Rolling
$25
Western Michigan University
Rolling, variable by program
$40
Transfer Webpage
Class Size
GPA
Completed Transfer Credit Requirements
Scholarships
Central Michigan University
cmich.edu/transfer
966
min: 2.0
None; preference for 12+
cmich.edu/undergraduate/ cost-aid-scholarships/ scholarships#transfer
Eastern Michigan University
emich.edu/transfer
916
min: 2.0
12 credits
emich.edu/finaid/types/ scholarships/transfer
Ferris State University
ferris.edu/admissions/ Transfer
696
min: 2.0
12 credits
ferris.edu/admissions/ financialaid/scholarship/ incoming/transfer.htm
Grand Valley State University
gvsu.edu/admissions/ transfer-studentwelcome-109.htm
1300
min: 2.0
12 credits
gvsu.edu/scholarships
Lake Superior State University
lssu.edu/transfer
100
min: 2.0
12 credits
lssu.edu/financial-aid
Michigan State University
admissions.msu.edu/ apply/transfer
1350
min: 3.0
None; preference for 28+
admissions.msu.edu/costaid/scholarships/transfer
Michigan Technological University
mtu.edu/admissions/ apply/transfer
104
avg: 3.43 min: 2.5
None; scholarship preference for 12 credits
mtu.edu/finaid/students/ current/mtts
Northern Michigan University
nmu.edu/transfer
336
avg: 3.16 min: 2.0
12 credits
nmu.edu/financialaid/ transfer-scholarships
Oakland University
oakland.edu/transfer
1368
avg: 3.2 min: 2.5
24 credits
oakland.edu/scholarships
Saginaw Valley State University
svsu.edu/transfer
375
min: 2.0
24 credits
svsu.edu/transfer/ financialaid
University of MichiganAnn Arbor
admissions.umich. edu/transfer-u-m
1750
3.76
None; preference for 60+
finaid.umich.edu/apply-aid/ transfer-students
University of MichiganDearborn
umdearborn.edu/ transfer
515
avg: 3.25 min: 2.5
24 credits
umdearborn.edu/admissions-aid/ paying-college/transfer-statescholarships
University of MichiganFlint
umflint.edu/ admissions/transfer
1039
avg: 3.36 min: 2.0
24 credits
go.umflint.edu/ transfermerit
Wayne State University
wayne.edu/ admissions/transfer
1400
avg: 3.46 min: 2.05
24 credits
wayne.edu/scholarships/ transfer
Western Michigan University
wmich.edu/transfer
814
min: 2.00
24 earned credits OR <24 if HS work is acceptable
wmich.edu/transfer/cost
Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP): Admitting all Michigan high school graduates who earn a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above (4.0 scale). Visit MAAP.org. CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY cmich.edu cmuadmissions@cmich.edu 989-774-3076 Campus Visits: cmich.edu/visit CMU and You Day: Sept. 19 ACT Code: 1972 SAT Code: 1106 Common App MAAP: Yes
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY msu.edu admissions.msu.edu 517-355-8332 Campus Visits: admissions.msu.edu/visit ACT Code: 2032 SAT Code: 1465 Common App Coalition App Member MAAP: No
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-ANN ARBOR umich.edu admissions.umich.edu 734-764-7433 Campus Visits: admissions.umich.edu/visit ACT Code: 2062 SAT Code: 1839 Common App MAAP: No
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY emich.edu undergraduate_admissions@emich.edu 734-487-6453 Campus Visits: emich.edu/visit-emu Explore Eastern: Oct. 10 ACT Code: 1990 SAT Code: 1201 Common App MAAP: Yes
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY mtu.edu/admissions mtu4u@mtu.edu 888-688-1885 Campus Visits: mtu.edu/admissions/visit/plan ACT Code: 2030 SAT Code: 1464 Common App MAAP: No
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-DEARBORN umdearborn.edu umd-admissions@umich.edu 313-593-5300 Campus Visits: umdearborn.edu/visit Sept. 26 ACT Code: 2074 SAT Code: 1861 Common App MAAP: Yes
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY ferris.edu admissions@ferris.edu 800-433-7747 Campus Visits: ferris.edu/visit Dawg Days: Oct. 10, Nov. 7, and March 20, 2027 ACT Code: 1994 SAT Code: 1222 Common App MAAP: Yes
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY nmu.edu/admissions admissions@nmu.edu 906-227-2650 Campus Visits: nmu.edu/visit Oct. 9-10, March 19-20, 2027 ACT Code: 2038 SAT Code: 1560 Common App MAAP: Yes
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT umflint.edu/admissions admissions.flint@umich.edu 810-762-3300 Campus Visits: go.umflint.edu/visit Oct. 17, March 20, 2027 ACT Code: 2063 SAT Code: 1853 Common App MAAP: Yes
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY gvsu.edu admissions@gvsu.edu 800-748-0246 Campus Visits: gvsu.edu/admissions/visit Laker Open House: Oct. 3 and Nov. 7 ACT Code: 2005 SAT Code: 1258 Common App MAAP: Yes
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY oakland.edu/futurestudents visit@oakland.edu 248-370-3360 Campus Visits: oakland.edu/visit Oct. 3, March 13, 2027 ACT Code: 2033 SAT Code: 1497 Common App MAAP: Yes
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY wayne.edu/admissions admissions@wayne.edu 313-577-2100 Campus Visits: wayne.edu/visit Oct. 3, March 6, 2027 ACT Code: 2064 SAT Code: 1898 Common App MAAP: Yes
LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY lssu.edu admissions@lssu.edu ph: 906-635-2231 txt: 906-934-8131 Campus Visits: lssu.edu/visit Laker Preview Day: Oct. 3 ACT Code: 2031 SAT Code: 1421 Common App MAAP: Yes
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY svsu.edu/admissions admissions@svsu.edu Call/Text: 989-342-1033 Campus Visits: svsu.edu/visit Oct. 24 ACT Code: 2057 SAT Code: 1766 Common App MAAP: Yes
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY wmich.edu/admissions admissions-info@wmich.edu 269-387-2000 Campus Visits: wmich.edu/visit Oct. 9, 17, 30, Nov. 7 ACT Code: 2066 SAT Code: 1902 Common App MAAP: No