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Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University
P.O. Box 921
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Official telephone: (734) 487-1849
Fax number: (734) 487-1095
Website: www.emich.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Christopher LaRusso,
Interim Director
Contacting the office: 734 487-3060
800 GOTOEMU (toll free)
734 487-1484 (fax)
admissions@emich.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 4%
Application fee: $35
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
History: 1 recommended
Lab: 1 recommended
Math: 4 recommended
Science: 4 recommended
Social studies: 2 recommended
Academic electives: 4 recommended
Total: 21 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: Summer Incentive Program for applicants not normally admissible.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.3
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 75%
Average SAT I: 517 verbal, 520 math, 1542 combined
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1320 - 1763
Average ACT: 22 English, 21 math, 22 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 24
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 4%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 97%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: Reply is required prior to fall enrollment.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 14,228
Number of applicants offered admission: 10,639 (75%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,888 (27%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 90%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 16%
Room deposit amount: $200, refundable until May 1.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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