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
- Eastern MichiganOpen
- Central Connecticut StateOpenfrom ConnecticutAccessiblefrom other states
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
- Eastern MichiganTest-optional
- Central Connecticut StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Eastern Michigan
GPA is required; a college-prep program is considered.
Central Connecticut State
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 14% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Eastern Michigan | Central Connecticut State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Central Connecticut State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Central Connecticut State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About 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