UM SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 1350–1530 (based on recent admissions data for the middle 50% of admitted students)
• Average Score: Approximately 1430, reflecting the competitive nature of UM admissions
• 75th Percentile: Around 1530, indicating that top applicants often score at or above this mark

Key Points:

• The University of Michigan (UM) has a test-optional policy for SAT/ACT scores due to recent changes in admissions practices, allowing students to choose whether to submit scores.
• SAT scores are evaluated as part of a holistic review process, with no strict minimum threshold, though higher scores strengthen an application.
• UM practices superscoring for SAT scores, meaning they consider the highest section scores across multiple test dates to create the best possible composite score.
• Alternatives such as AP or IB test results can bolster an application, especially for demonstrating academic rigor, though they do not replace SAT scores if submitted.
• Prospective students should aim for an SAT score of at least 1400 to be competitive, with scores closer to 1500 or above aligning with the upper range of admitted students at the University of Michigan.