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Academics
Among the many allures of the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor is that the school offers “a great environment both academically and socially.” One student explains, “It has the social, fun atmosphere of any Big Ten university, but most people are still incredibly focused on their studies. It’s great to be at a place where there is always something to do, but your friends completely understand when you have to stay in and get work done.” With “an amazing honors program,” a “wide range of travel-abroad opportunities,” and “research strength” all available “at a low cost,” it’s no wonder students tell us that UM “provides every kind of opportunity at all times to all people.” Academically, Michigan “is very competitive, and the professors have high academic standards for all the students.” In fact, some here insist that “Michigan is as good as Ivy League schools in many disciplines.” Standout offerings include business (“We have access to some of the brightest leaders” in the business world, students report), a “great engineering program,” and “a good undergraduate program for medical school preparation.” Those seeking add-on academic experiences here will find “a vast amount of resources. Internships, career opportunities, tutoring, community service projects, a plethora of student organizations, and a wealth of other resources” are all available, but “you need to make the first move” because no one “will seek you out.”
Student Body
The Michigan student body “is hugely diverse,” which “is one of the things Michigan prides itself on.” “If you participate in extracurricular activities and make an effort to get to know other students in class and elsewhere, you’ll definitely end up with a pretty diverse group of friends,” undergrads assure us. Although varied, students tend to be similar in that they “are social but very academically driven.” A number of students “are on the cutting edge of both research and progressive thinking,” and there is a decided liberal tilt to campus politics. Even so, there’s a place for everyone here, because “there are hundreds of mini-communities within the campus, made of everything from service fraternities to political organizations to dance groups. If you have an interest, you can find a group of people who enjoy the same thing.”
Campus Life
Michigan is a huge university, meaning that students have endless extracurricular options here. One explains: “If you seek it out, you can find organizations for any interest. There are always people out there who share your interests. That’s part of the benefit of 50,000-plus students!” There is a robust party scene. Students tell us that “most students go to house parties [or] hit the bars.” There’s also a vigorous social scene for the nondrinking crowd, with “great programs like UMix…phenomenal cultural opportunities in Ann Arbor especially music and movies,” and “the hugely popular football Saturdays. The sense of school spirit here is impressive.” Michigan students tend to be both academically serious and socially outgoing, which “is great because you can have a stimulating conversation with someone one day, and, the next day, be watching a silly movie or playing video games with this person.”
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
515 East Jefferson, Rm 1220
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316
Phone
734-764-7433
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Most Popular Places On Campus
Michigan Stadium
Michigan Union
Diag
Campus Recreation Buildings
Wave Field
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Matthai Botanical Gardens
Zingerman's Delicatessen
Arboretum
Ann Arbor Art Fairs
Fairy Doors
The University's campus is integrated into the city of Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
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Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
734-764-7433
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Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
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Faculty and Coach Visits
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Contact Email Address for Visit
mgoblue.com
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
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Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
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Admissions
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants:87,632
Acceptance Rate:18%
Average HS GPA:3.90
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
670 - 750
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
680 - 780
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1350 - 1470
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
31 - 34
Testing Policies
Superscore ACT
Yes
Superscore SAT
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Action — November 1
Regular — February 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
Admissions selectivity rating
97/99
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Academics
- Faculty and Class Information
- Graduation Rates
- Majors
- Degrees
- Career Services
- Prominent Alumni
- Academic Rating
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
3,776
with Terminal Degree
3,241
2,025
Men
1,751
Women
1,072
Minority
194
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Professors interesting rating
85/99
Professors accessible rating
91/99
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
81%
Graduate in 5 years
92%
Graduate in 6 years
93%
Majors
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architecture.
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies.
Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
Russian Studies.
Western European Studies.
Women's Studies.
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biophysics.
Botany/Plant Biology.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Microbiology, General.
Molecular Biology.
Neuroscience.
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Informatics.
Information Science/Studies.
EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
Engineering Science.
Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Geological/Geophysical Engineering.
Industrial Engineering.
Materials Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
Nuclear Engineering.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Comparative Literature.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Latin Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Modern Greek Language and Literature.
Polish Language and Literature.
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Russian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs.
Public Health, Other.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
HISTORY.
History, General.
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Ancient Studies/Civilization.
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology.
Cognitive Science.
Human Computer Interaction.
International/Global Studies.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astronomy.
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General.
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical.
Physics, General.
PSYCHOLOGY.
Experimental Psychology.
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology, Other.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Drawing.
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Graphic Design.
Illustration.
Industrial and Product Design.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Metal and Jewelry Arts.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Performance, General.
Music Technology.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Musical Theatre.
Sculpture.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
Woodwind Instruments.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Gerald Ford
President of U.S.A.
Larry Page
Co-founder of Google
Arthur Miller
Writer
James Earl Jones
Actor
Jesseye Norman
Opera Singer
Lawrence Kasdin
Film Director
Edward H. White
Astronaut
Academic Rating
Academic rating
86/99
Careers
- Graduation Rates
- Career Services
- Students Say
- Excerpt from Colleges That Create Futures
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
81%
Graduate in 5 years
92%
Graduate in 6 years
93%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$77,400
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$131,700
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$79,500
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$142,500
Percent High Job Meaning
50%
Percent STEM
41%
Return on Investment (ROI) rating
92/99
Students Say
The Career Center offers a wealth of resources to students learning to be advocates for themselves post-graduation. The massive fall Career Fair jumpstarts the process for job-seekers (the Career Center even offers a smartphone App for navigating the floor plan), and the semester schedule is packed with programs and workshops like Career Crawls, which focus on themes such as choosing a major, or Immersions, a program which hosts half-day visits to an organization’s workplace. Career Center Connector lists tons of job and internship opportunities while Alumni Profiles provide glimpses into grad’s career choices and job search strategies. Other structured programs, like the Public Service Intern Program, link students with internship openings in the U.S. and abroad. Graduates who visited PayScale.com report a median starting salary of $65,900, and 49 percent believe that their jobs make the world a better place.
Excerpt from Colleges That Create Futures
Ranging from traditional intensive language study to global health and development projects, more than 3,600 University of Michigan Wolverines travel abroad each year. The Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) is geared toward undergraduates who want to study abroad for a summer or even a year. Through the Global Intercultural Experiences for Undergraduates, CGIS offers learning opportunities that allow a team of students and faculty to travel to field sites as close as Detroit and as far away as Oaxaca, México; Lushoto, Tanzania; and Cusco, Peru. Students learn how to lead in a group, work very closely with a faculty member, and see firsthand some of the "national, political, social, and economic issues" they've been studying. International Programs in Engineering offer experiences tailored to the needs of their students, with some 500 engineering students engaged each year, and Ross Global Initiatives supports more than 800 business students engaging in action-based projects all over the globe. All in all, more than sixty-five foreign languages are taught at Michigan, which is a top school for Fulbright recipients and Peace Corps Volunteers.
Tuition & Aid
- Dates
- Required Forms
- Available Aid
- Financial Aid Statistics
- Financial Aid Rating
- Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Mar 31
Notification Date
Jan 31
Required Forms
FAFSA
Forms CSSProfile
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$24,692
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$26,613
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,451
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
34%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,474
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$21,612
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$17,977
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$59,775
Required Fees
$332
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,126
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$400
On-Campus Room and Board
$14,460
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Michigan Grant, M-Pact, TEACH Grant, MTS/Fairfax, Tappan
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
Financial Aid Rating
87/99
Student Body
- Student Body Profile
- Demographics
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
33,730
Foreign Countries Represented
84
Demographics
18.63%
Asian
4.54%
Black
10.03%
Hispanic
48.84%
Caucasian
4.46%
Unknown
7.92%
International
53% female
47% male
40% are out of state
96% are full time
4% are part time
Campus Life
- Campus Life
- Housing Options
- Sports
- Student Activities
- Special Needs Admissions
- Student Services
- Sustainability
- Campus Security Report
- Other Information
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
27%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
Quality of life rating
84/99
First-Year Students living on campus
96%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Fire safety rating
85/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Cooperative
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Frat Sorority
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Feranmi Okanlami
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
See ssd.umich.edu website
Documentation Required for ADHD
See ssd.umich.edu website
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
1,660
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
27
Number of Religious Organizations
89
10% join a fraternity
16% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Wolverines)
15 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Wolverines)
16 Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: spectrumcenter.umich.edu
Minority Support Groups: mesa.umich.edu
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
Green rating
94/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
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