Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Central Connecticut State's yield is 12 pts higher than Eastern Michigan's
Yield rate - 2
Eastern Michigan's SAT midpoint is 25 points higher than Central Connecticut State's
SAT midpoint - 3
Central Connecticut State admits 79% vs. 80% at Eastern Michigan
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Central Connecticut StateOpenfrom ConnecticutAccessiblefrom other states
- Eastern MichiganOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Central Connecticut StateTest-optional
- Eastern MichiganTest-optional
How they read a record
Central Connecticut State
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 14% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Eastern Michigan
GPA is required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Central Connecticut State | Eastern Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Very important | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Important | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Central Connecticut State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Central Connecticut State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why