University of Michigan at Ann Arbor

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About University of Michigan at Ann Arbor

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor is a large public university located on an urban campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,282, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 20%. The university offers 135 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 94%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $16,865, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $54,769.

Ann Arbor, MI

$16,865

Avg in-state
tuition

$54,769

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

20%

Acceptance Rate Insight

20% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

97%

Retention Rate Insight

97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

94%

Graduation Rate Insight

94% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

51k

Students enrolled

34%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

49%

Unknown

4%

Black

4%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

16%

Asian

15%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

16% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

16%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

19

Total Online Enrollment

17,329

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

96% On-campus

4% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold1% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold2% online

Master'sCheck Bold10% online

DoctorateCheck Bold2% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

30%

State Grant Aid

11%

Institution Grant Aid

52%

Pell Grant

16%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,664
State Grant Aid$1,030
Institution Grant Aid$15,721
Pell Grant Aid$5,107

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debtafter graduation

$56k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • Field Hockey
  • Rowing
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering.
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
11English Language And Literature/Letters.
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
13Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
14Health Professions And Related Programs.
15History
16History.
17Legal Professions And Studies.
18Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
19Mathematics And Statistics.
20Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
21Natural Resources And Conservation.
22Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
23Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
24Philosophy And Religious Studies.
25Physical Sciences.
26Psychology.
27Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
28Social Sciences.
29Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.