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Guide to Admissions: Michigan's Public Universities

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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


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