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University of Michigan

University of Michigan is a large, public institution located in Ann Arbor, mi. Founded in 1817, University of Michigan offers undergraduate degrees in 360 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 32,448 undergraduates
cost $17,786 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Michigan? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 17.7%
SAT score average 1473
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.9
Application fee $75
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Michigan is known for one of its top majors: Computer and Information Sciences, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Engineering and Technology
Other
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Computer and Information Sciences, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Research and Experimental Psychology
Economics
Social Work
Law
Mechanical Engineering

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $17,786
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,171
Books & supplies $1,092
Other expenses $2,557
Cost of attendance* $34,606
Average financial aid package $32,815
Estimated cost $1,791 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $57,273
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,171
Books & supplies $1,092
Other expenses $2,557
Cost of attendance* $74,093
Average financial aid package $32,815
Estimated cost $41,278 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Michigan has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,448, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

52,065

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
32%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
12%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
42%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Michigan, students love their Michigan Hillel. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 503 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
phone 734-764-1817
address https://umich.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Michigan hillel

K-grams

M-powered entrepreneurship

Dance marathon

Alternative spring break

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Michigan to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Michigan?

University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Michigan? 

The acceptance rate for University of Michigan is 18%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Michigan?

The average high school GPA for University of Michigan students was 3.9.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Michigan?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Michigan including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $138,424.

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