Just 1 in 4 Michigan juniors are college ready, SAT scores indicate10/06/2026Michigan's college readiness has declined, with only a quarter of 11th graders meeting SAT benchmarks. This is a drop from 26.6% last year and 35% a decade ago. Experts note that SAT scores are just one measure of readiness, but they highlight opportunity gaps in Michigan schools. The state also struggles with low reading scores and high absenteeism. Michigan aims for 60% of its population to have a post-secondary credential by 2030, but less than 52% currently do. While SAT scores are declining, high school graduation rates are at a record high of 84%.