University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI · Public
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University of Michigan admitted 16.4% of applicants university-wide (17,915 of 109,112).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 16.4% | 17,915 | 109,112 |
| Men | 14.3% | 7,593 | 53,044 |
| Women | 18.4% | 10,322 | 56,068 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 17,915 admitted students, 8,178 enrolled (45.6% yield).
University of Michigan Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1370–1530
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 32–34
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.75–4.00
Testing policy: Recommended
University of Michigan Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $90,745/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $68,953 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $21,792 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $90,745/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $1,043 |
| $30k–48k | $1,878 |
| $48k–75k | $4,895 |
| $75k–110k | $10,869 |
| Over $110k | $26,517 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Go Blue Guarantee — Full tuition and fees for in-state students with family income under $65,000 and assets under $50,000 (Full Tuition)
- Michigan Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (International Aid)
University of Michigan Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
- Official High School Transcript
- School Report (Common App)
- Teacher Evaluation
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- English Proficiency Test Scores (TOEFL, IELTS, MET, etc.) (optional)
- Official College Transcripts
- Early Decision Agreement
- AP/IB Exam Scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Common Application
- Official High School Transcript
- School Report (Common App)
- Teacher Evaluation
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- English Proficiency Test Scores (TOEFL, IELTS, MET, etc.) (optional)
- Official College Transcripts
- Early Decision Agreement
- AP/IB Exam Scores (optional)
- Application fee
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Michigan · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 3 college-specific supplements:
- If you could only do one of the activities you have listed in the Activities section of your Common App, which one would you keep doing? Why?300 words · Required
- Anything else you would like us to know?550 words · Optional
- Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School (including preferred admission and dual degree programs) to which you are applying at the University of Michigan.500 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $83,648
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 93.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 97%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,500
- At graduation
University of Michigan · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #20
- WSJ: #25
- Forbes: #21
- Niche: #19
- QS: #45
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-02-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
University of Michigan Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C21–C22 · 2025
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Computer & information sciences (16%), Engineering (14%), Social sciences (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 51% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Michigan Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.