University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
PublicAnn Arbor, MI
The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 and was reestablished in Ann Arbor in 1837 under a state Board of Regents. It operates today as a public research university organized into 19 schools and colleges that together offer more than 275 degree programs.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor look for in applicants?
Per University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's acceptance rate?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, MI admits approximately 16% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
Admitted students at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor typically score between 1360–1530 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
Admitted students at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor typically score between 31–34 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor cost?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's total cost of attendance is reported at $34,654 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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