School Overview
The University of Michigan (also known as U of M, U-M, UMich, or Michigan) is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, but it also has satellite campuses in Flint and Dearborn. It is the oldest university in Michigan. UMich is a founding member of the Association of American Universities and one of the original eight Public Ivy universities. A public, research university, it has been ranked as one of the top five US research universities and in the top 20 for universities worldwide. It was even ranked as the 4th best university in the entire world.
UMich was founded in 1817 in Detroit. It was founded as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania. This was back when Michigan was still a territory (it became a state 20 years later). Today, UMich occupies over 712 acres and includes over 584 major buildings. The site had a lot of student activism through much of the 1960s.
UMich has transformed from its early strict classical curriculum to include research and science. In fact, UMich has one of the biggest research expenditures of any university in the nation. In 2011-12 it passed the $1.24 billion mark. It also has one of the biggest alumni groups in the world with over 500,000 in 2012. It owns the University of Michigan Health System. UMich also has comprehensive graduate programs offering doctoral degrees in the social sciences, humanities, and STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in addition to their professional degrees in dentistry, law, and medicine.
UMich also has an impressive athletic program. The Wolverines are members of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and the Big Ten Conference. The athletic program is famous for its success in football and ice hockey. The football team plays in “The Big House,” which is the largest football stadium in the world (capacity exceeds 111,000.)
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (734) 764-1817 |
| Website: | www.umich.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.admissions.umich.edu/applying |
| Address: | 503 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
| Setting: | Rural: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 44,718 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 90% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 44,172 (99% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $14,402 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $45,410 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 64% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $16,865 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 11 | 8 | 7 | 2 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 6 | 9 | 20 | 18 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| Education | 4 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Engineering | 3 | 15 | 21 | 15 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 15 | 12 | 10 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 4 | 25 | 8 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 8 | 7 | ||
| Psychology | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
| Social Sciences | 6 | 5 | 4 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | 19 | 11 | 7 | |
| Grand total | 48 | 120 | 147 | 102 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 3 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Grand total | 2 | 1 | 6 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $14,402 |
| Out-of-state | $45,410 |
| Books and supplies | $1,048 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $21,794 |
| Out-of-state | $43,674 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 3,859 | 64% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,039 | 50% | $16,865 |
| Student loan aid | 1,732 | 29% | $6,950 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 14,345 | 51% | $16,842 |
| Federal student loans | 8,462 | 30% | $5,983 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Michigan-Ann Arbor students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 55,504 | 29,167 | 26,337 | Percent admitted | 100% | 26% | 31% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 12% | 11% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 44,718 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 28,983 |
| Graduate enrollment | 15,735 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
- Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- Dental Public Health
- Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics (including maxillofacial prosthetics and combined prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthetics)
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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