University of Michigan-Ann Arbor — College Profile

About

The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is globally renowned for its powerhouse combination of elite academics and vibrant school spirit, anchored by exceptionally strong undergraduate programs in the Ross School of Business, the College of Engineering, and the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Set in a quintessential, highly welcoming college town, the student experience is defined by a passionate "Go Blue" culture, active involvement in over 1,600 student organizations, and legendary game days at "The Big House," the largest stadium in the Western Hemisphere. What truly sets Michigan apart is its status as one of the nation’s top public research institutions with nearly $2 billion in annual research funding, coupled with a fiercely loyal global alumni network of over 650,000 graduates that offers students unmatched post-graduate career connections.

Wikipedia:The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1817 and is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. It is also one of the earliest American research universities and is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.

Location

Ann Arbor, MI, 48109 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

DTW · Detroit

20 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$17,736$60,946

Housing & food (on campus)$15,328$15,328

Books & supplies$1,158$1,158

Cost of attendance$34,654$77,864 est.

Average net price$13,138Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$60,946

In-state: $17,736

Housing & food (on campus)$15,328

Books & supplies$1,158

Cost of attendance$77,864 est.

In-state: $34,654

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $13,138

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$1,043

$30–48k

$1,878

$48–75k

$4,895

$75–110k

$10,869

$110k+

$26,517

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2025-26

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$4,587

Share of first-years who get one17%

Source: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

93%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

82%

Back for yr 2

97%

Transferred

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

94% graduated · 4% transferred · 2% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$73,762

10 yrs after entry$83,648

Debt

Median at graduation$19,500

Monthly payment$207

Middle 50% owe$9.5k–$25.7k

90th percentile$31,276

Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: 70% graduate within 6 yrs, $63,395 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

16%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1465

R 680–750 · M 680–780

SAT middle 50%: 1360–1530

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Essay prompts

If University of Michigan-Ann Arbor asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body

Gender

Men 46%Women 54%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

11 : 1

Pell grant

18%

First-gen

21%

Family income

$65,045

Independent

Veterans

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

47%

Hispanic

12%

Black

Asian

18%

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Gymnastics
Men's · Women's
Ice Hockey
Men's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Rowing
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Water Polo
Women's
Wrestling
Men's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$73,762

After 10 yrs

$83,648

Computer and Information Sciences, General1215

Research and Experimental Psychology761

Business Administration, Management and Operations613

Economics608

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology284

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness279

Biology, General258

Political Science and Government247

Mechanical Engineering239

Mathematics211

Communication and Media Studies209

Neurobiology and Neurosciences189

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing173

Information Science/Studies172

Fine and Studio Arts172

International/Globalization Studies154

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$18.9B

Full-time faculty

82%

Faculty salary

$13,384/mo

Teaching spend

$29,014

per student

Federal loans

24%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral University

Research activity

R1 — very high research

$2.1B research spending · 963 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, more selective admissions