University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · Midsize city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 15.6%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 87,632
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 15,722
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 7,466
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 47%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 20%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 16%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 680–750
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 680–780
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 31–34
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 52% / 18%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- considered
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- considered
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $34,654
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $17,736
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $60,946
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,500
- Students with federal loans
- 24%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 93%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 97%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $64,597
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $83,648
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 34,177
- Graduate students
- 18,401
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 11 : 1
- Women
- 54%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 18%
- Full-time faculty
- 82%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Santa J. Ono
- Main phone
- (734) 764-1817
- Address
- 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
How to apply (2025–26)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1 | January 31 |
| Regular Decision | February 1 | early April |
- Application fee
- $75 (waivers available)
Financial aid policies
- Go Blue Guarantee: free tuition for Michigan families with income and assets under $125K
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 24,447 / 18,435 / 1,663
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: obp.umich.edu, obp.umich.edu, goblueguarantee.umich.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.