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Michigan colleges by SAT score

11 Michigan schools with published score bands, from the U.S. Department of Education — highest band first.

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In short

Among Michigan colleges in the federal dataset, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has the highest enrolled-student SAT band at 1360–1530. The table below lists 11 Michigan schools' middle-50% SAT and ACT ranges, highest first — each links to a page on setting a target for that school. Every figure is the enrolled middle 50% from College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-09-01.

Michigan schools, by enrolled SAT band

Middle 50% of enrolled students (College Scorecard, 2026-09-01). A dash means the school reports no band for that test.
SchoolSAT (mid 50%)ACTUndergrads
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor1360–153031–3434k
Michigan State University1180–136025–3141k
Michigan Technological University1130–135025–316k
Wayne State University1060–127023–2916k
University of Michigan-Dearborn990–125524–286k
Oakland University1030–123012k
Central Michigan University960–120021–2710k
Grand Valley State University940–119022–3019k
Eastern Michigan University920–117018–2710k
Saginaw Valley State University920–117018–266k
Ferris State University890–112020–248k
How to read a middle 50%

A quarter of enrolled students scored below the band and a quarter above it. It describes who enrolled — not a cutoff, and not who was admitted.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Michigan college has the highest SAT scores?

In the federal dataset, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor — an enrolled middle 50% of 1360–1530. Bands describe enrolled students, not cutoffs.

What SAT score do I need for college in Michigan?

It spans the table above — from 890–1120 to 1360–1530 across 11 schools. Pick the schools you mean and aim at the upper half of their bands.

Where do these numbers come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (IPEDS), retrieved 2026-09-01. Each school's own page links its federal profile.

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