No published SAT cutoff
U-M does not publish the 1360–1530 middle-50% range as a minimum or guarantee. It describes enrolled students who submitted scores, not an automatic admission threshold.
College SAT requirements
University of Michigan
Does U-M Require the SAT?
No, for the entry term covered by the current policy. U-M remains test-optional for the 2026–2027 application cycle.
Source-backed guidance · Last checked September 2, 2026
Middle 50%
1360–1530
U-M SAT composite
Median score
1445
Among enrolled score submitters
Data source
Official
Latest published institutional data
Minimum SAT
None published
The reported range is not a cutoff
No — U-M does not require an SAT score for the entry term described below
U-M remains test-optional for the 2026–2027 application cycle. The official policy linked on this page is the source of truth for applicant type, entry term, deadlines, and any exception.
Official score context
U-M SAT score range
The latest official institutional score source linked below reports a 1360–1530 middle-50% SAT composite range, with a midpoint of 1445, among enrolled score submitters.
U-M middle 50%
Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores
136025th percentile
1445Median
153075th percentile
Cohort dates and reporting definitions can differ by institution; open the official source for its precise reporting year. The range describes enrolled students who submitted scores; it is not a minimum or admission guarantee.
Personal score check
Should you submit your SAT score?
Because testing is optional, use the published 1360–1530 range as context for whether your score adds useful evidence to your application.
Enter your SAT score
Use a valid total score from 400 to 1600 in 10-point increments.
Within the range
1445 is the published midpoint
This score sits near the middle of U-M’s published SAT range for enrolled score submitters. It is context, not an admissions prediction.
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What U-M’s SAT policy means in practice
SAT superscoring is supported
U-M considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Check self-report and verification rules
U-M’s SAT code is 1839. Use the official policy for whether scores may be self-reported at application time and when an official testing-agency report is required.
Entry-term policy matters
With AP, IB and other credentials still reviewed in context. Testing rules can change by cycle, so confirm the entry term shown on the official page before submitting.
Quick answers
U-M SAT requirements FAQ
Does U-M require the SAT?
U-M remains test-optional for the 2026–2027 application cycle. Always match the policy to your applicant type and intended entry term.
What SAT score do you need for U-M?
U-M does not publish one score that guarantees admission. Its published middle-50% SAT range is 1360–1530 among enrolled students who submitted scores.
What is the average SAT score at U-M?
The official score context used here has a midpoint of 1445. This page calls it a midpoint or median-style benchmark rather than claiming that every institutional source reports a mathematical average.
Does U-M superscore the SAT?
U-M considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Can I self-report SAT scores to U-M?
Use U-M’s current testing page for the application-stage reporting rule and official-score verification deadline. The SAT reporting code listed by the institution is 1839.
Should I submit a 1445 SAT score to U-M?
A 1445 is near the midpoint of the published 1360–1530 range. Since testing is optional, submit it when it strengthens the academic evidence in your application.
Verification
Official U-M sources
Admissions policies can change. These links are the source of truth and were checked on September 2, 2026.
U-M Application Changes Official testing requirement and score-reporting guidance
U-M Application Changes Official application review and testing context
U-M Common Data Set Official institutional SAT score data or data archive
U-M Common Data Set Official institutional data source
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