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Overview

Michigan
Location Ann Arbor, MI
Setting Midsize City
Enrollment 51,225
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #50
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website umich.edu
Team Colors          

Costs

Michigan
Tuition (In State) $16,404
Tuition (Out of State) $55,002
Room & Board $13,171
Avg Net Price $19,318
Avg Grant Aid $15,121
% Receiving Grant Aid 67%

Admission

Michigan
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 84,289
Admitted 14,914
Acceptance Rate 17.7%
Enrolled % 47.3%
Avg High School GPA 3.88
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Exceptional
Applicant Competition Very High
ACT Range 31/34
SAT Range 1350/1530
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Feb 1, 2025

Academics

Michigan
Student to Faculty Ratio 12:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (17%)
  • Engineering (15%)
  • Psychology (11%)
  • Biology (8%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (6%)

Outcomes

Michigan
Graduation Rate 90%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $74,400
Making Student Loan Payments 78%
Median Student Loan Debt $20,103
Median Loan Payment $207

Diversity

Michigan
% Men 48%
% Women 52%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 62%
% Black 4%
% Hispanic 5%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 7%
% Unknown Race 6%

Students

Michigan
% In-State 51%
% Out-of-State 44%

Campus

Michigan
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/