U of M
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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Overview of University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (U of M)
About this school
- www.umich.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
15,735
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:28,983
- Men:14,551 Men (50.2%)
- Women:14,432 Women (49.8%)
Location
Admission Information (U of M)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Michigan is very difficult: more than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 4 |
Social Studies | 1 | - |
History | 3 | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | February 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Considered if submitted | February 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Required for some | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component required | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | - |
City, State, Zip | Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
Phone | (734) 764-7433 |
Fax | (734) 936-0740 |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
Application Fee | $75 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 1 |
Early Action Notification | December 24 |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | Audition for School of Music, Theatre and Dance; portfolio for School of Art and Design recommended for some freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 29% of 55,504 applicants were admitted |
Women | 31% of 26,337 applicants were admitted |
Men | 26% of 29,167 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 6,924 (44%) of 15,871 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,528 (43%) of 8,258 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 3,396 (45%) of 7,613 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.84 |
375 And Above | 79% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 16% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 3% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 1% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 1% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 670-770 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 62% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 29% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 9% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 52% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 42% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 6% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 29-33 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 74% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 23% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 2% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (U of M)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $14,826|Out-of-state: $47,476 (50.21%)
- Room & Board: - $11,198 (37.93%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,048 (3.55%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,454 (8.31%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Michigan accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | April 30 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002325 | Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,541 (68.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,746 (60.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,621 (95.4%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,975 (75.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 92% |
Average Award | $27,050 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,145 (81.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,099 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,889 (72.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,225 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,971 (75.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 939 (14.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,732 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 14,512 (52.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 10,685 (73.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 10,371 (97.1%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 8,344 (80.5%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 93% |
Average Award | $26,477 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 8,533 (82.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,648 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 8,278 (79.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,926 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 6,836 (65.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 3,611 (13.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,568 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 41% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $25,712 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 3.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, TEACH Grants, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants, Michigan Competitive Scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Workers in Trades, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,745 |
Academics & Instruction (U of M)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Trimester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Not required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Not required
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
2,791
Part-Time Faculty
643
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
72%
Regular Class Size
- Not reported
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 12,968,204 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 3940 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Michigan provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
97.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
76.4%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
89.3%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
91.0%
Programs & Majors (U of M)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (122)
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Anthropology, Other
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Astronomy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biophysics
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Creative Writing
- Dance, General
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Drawing
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- Environmental Studies
- Experimental Psychology
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geological/Geophysical Engineering
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Design
- Hebrew Language and Literature
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Illustration
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial and Product Design
- Informatics
- International/Global Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Linguistics
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Microbiology, General
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- Modern Greek Language and Literature
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Technology
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Musical Theatre
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neuroscience
- Nuclear Engineering
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
- Polish Language and Literature
- Political Science and Government, General
- Printmaking
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
- Sculpture
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics, General
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
- Women's Studies
- Woodwind Instruments
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Engineering, Social sciences, Psychology
Online Degrees
Business administration, engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Juridical Sciences, Doctor of Pharmacy
Master's Programs of Study (114)
- Accounting
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- American Studies
- Applied Arts and Design--General
- Applied Economics
- Applied Statistics
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Archives/Archival Administration
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Artificial Intelligence/Robotics
- Asian Studies
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Automotive Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Cancer Biology/Oncology
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Clinical Research
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Dance
- Database Systems
- Dental Hygiene
- Developmental Biology
- East European and Russian Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education--General
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy and Power Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Genetic Counseling
- Geosciences
- German
- Health Education
- Health Informatics
- Health Physics/Radiological Health
- Health Promotion
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Human Genetics
- Immunology
- Industrial Hygiene
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Information Science
- Information Studies
- International Health
- Jewish Studies
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marine Sciences
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Music Education
- Natural Resources
- Near and Middle Eastern Languages
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Ocean Engineering
- Operations Research
- Oral and Dental Sciences
- Pediatric Nursing
- Pharmaceutical Engineering
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Physiology
- Planetary and Space Sciences
- Public Health--General
- Public Policy
- Religion
- Slavic Languages
- Social Work
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Structural Engineering
- Supply Chain Management
- Survey Methodology
- Sustainability Management
- Sustainable Development
- Systems Engineering
- Systems Science
- Taxation
- Toxicology
- Urban Design
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Writing
Campus Life (U of M)
Location & Geography
Population
117,025
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Detroit
Campus Size
3,207 acres
Weather
Temperature | 15.6 average low in January, 78.9 average high in September |
Rain | 135 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Ann Arbor |
Nearest Train Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Ann Arbor |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing, cooperative housing
Students of College Housing
32% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
66%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Wolverine |
School Colors | Maize and blue |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, field hockey, racquetball, squash, swimming and diving, table tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Michigan offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, hillel society, k-grams (kids'; program), m-powered entrepreneurial club, dance marathon, alternative spring break
Sororities
24% of women participate
Fraternities
17% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
27,969
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
28,983
Women
14,432
Men
14,551
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 14.6% Asian
- 4.7% Black/African-American
- 5.6% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 65.5% White
- 5.4% Unknown
International Students
7.1% from 87 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
15,735
Student Resources (U of M)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Psychology2,272 Documents
- Mathematics1,231 Documents
- Biology1,096 Documents
- Economics939 Documents
- Chemistry888 Documents
Popular Courses
- PSYCH 111 - Introduction to PsychologyPsychology
- ECON 101 - Principles of Economics IEconomics
- ANTHRCUL 101 - Introduction to AnthropologyAnthropology, Cultural
- SOC 100 - Introduction to SociologySociology
- BIOLOGY 172 - Introductory Biology - Molecular, Cellular, and DevelopmentalBiology
Popular Professors
- Shelly SchreierPSYCH 111
- Mc GannSOC 345
- Ronald C CaldwellECON 101
- Enrica BernardiniCEE 211
- James MorrowPOLSCI 160
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