UM-Flint Admission Requirements

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UM-Flint Admission Overview

UM-Flint admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year UM-Flint admitted 70.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (A-) and SAT 970-1243 / ACT 19-24. UM-Flint is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UM-Flint is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UM-Flint Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

70.5%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Low

Very Low

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Average

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Acceptance Rate

The UM-Flint acceptance rate is 70.5%. Last year, 8,366 of 11,873 applicants were admitted. That is the 13th lowest acceptance rate in Michigan.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UM-Flint and can you get accepted?

UM-Flint is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of Michigan Flint typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 7% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UM-Flint GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.54

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.54

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UM-Flint typically have around a 3.54 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. UM-Flint is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #14 in Michigan for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Michigan Flint freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	16.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	26.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	17.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	13.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	12.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	14.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	2.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UM-Flint SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

970-1243

Freshmen who sent SAT

66%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 500
Math 470
Composite 970

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 633
Math 610
Composite 1243

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UM-Flint typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 970–1243) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. UM-Flint ranks #16 in the state of Michigan for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 970 to 1243

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

UM-Flint is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Michigan Flint
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1243+	Above 75th	>82%
1110 to 1243	Avg +	70%-82%
970 to 1110	Avg -	55%-70%
Below 970	Below mid-50	<55%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UM-Flint ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 16
Math 19
Composite 19

75th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 24
Composite 24

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UM-Flint typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 19–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UM-Flint places #25 among colleges in Michigan for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UM-Flint without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Michigan Flint
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24+	Above 75th	>83%
21 to 24	Avg +	70%-83%
19 to 21	Avg -	58%-70%
Below 19	Below mid-50	<58%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Michigan Flint admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	6,330	5,420	11,873
Accepted	4,725	3,556	8,366
Acceptance Rate	75%	66%	70%
Enrolled	314	234	555
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	7%	7%	7%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Michigan Flint and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Michigan Flint application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 22, 2027

Days left to Apply

356

Applicants have 356 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 22, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Michigan Flint is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Michigan Flint
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UM-Flint is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 70.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (970-1243); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025