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University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

515 E. Jefferson St.

Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Phone: 734-764-7433

Fax: 734-936-0740

E-mail:

Web site: www.admissions.umich.edu

About:

This world-class institution excels in nearly every discipline. U-M is known for its superb learning facilities and academically excellent and diverse community — and also for its lively school spirit. Go Blue!

Undergraduate Stats

  • Total enrollment: 25,594
  • 96% full-time, 4% part-time
  • 50% male, 50% female
  • 7% African-American; 13% Asian American; 67% Caucasian; 5% Latino American; 1% Native American; 8% other
  • 36% out-of-state, 64% in-state; 3% transfer students, 4% international
  • 37% live on campus
  • Freshman (second-year) retention rate: 96%

INCOMING FRESHMEN

  • 29912 students applied; 14873 were accepted
  • Acceptance rate: 41%

Faculty

  • 15:1 student/faculty ratio

Student Organizations

  • More than 1,100
  • (17% of student body) and sororities (15% of student body)

Majors

  • 226 undergraduate programs
  • Most popular majors: 6% psychology, 5% business administration, 4% mechanical engineering, 4% political science, 4% English
  • Degrees Available: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Specialist, Certificate
  • Special Academic Programs: More than 50 undergraduate programs, including: Michigan living/learning communities, undergraduate research, International programs/study abroad, combined/dual degree programs, field study and internships, independent study and student-designed majors, academic assistance programs, small-scale interdisciplinary programs

Academic Calendar

  • Semesters

Housing

  • 15 residence halls. All incoming freshmen guaranteed space in university housing.

Libraries

  • 24 libraries, 7,958,145 bound volumes, 67,554 periodicals, 8,218,665 microforms, 87,705 audiovisuals
  • Hours: Vary

Wireless Access

  • Available throughout campus in select areas

Tuition/Costs (Per Year)

  • In-state, full-time: $11,549
  • Out-of state, full-time: $34,748
  • Required fees: $95
  • Room and board: $8,590
  • Books and supplies: $1,048

Financial Aid

  • Forms needed: FAFSA, parent and student 1040 forms, CSS Profile
  • Types of aid available: Scholarships and grants (federal, state, institutional and externally funded), self-help (such as work-study), loans to parents, athletic awards
  • 77.9% receive financial aid
  • Average need-based financial aid package: $13,071
  • Call 734-763-6600 or visit www.finaid.umich.edu for more information

Admissions

  • Deferred admission: Yes
  • Early decision: No
  • Average high school GPA: 3.9
  • Average SAT score: 1910-2190
  • Average ACT score: 28-32
  • Application fee: $40.00
  • Documents required: Official high school transcript(s), official SAT including Writing Component or ACT Plus Writing scores, essays, application form, letters of recommendation
  • Materials recommended: N/A
  • Materials needed for transfer students: High school and college transcripts, ACT or SAT scores (if taken)

Note: Last updated Fall 2009

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