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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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  • 4 Year
  • ANN ARBOR, MI

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade A+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B

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Michigan is a highly rated public university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the Detroit Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 31,319 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the Michigan acceptance rate is 20%. Popular majors include Information Science, Economics, and Business. Graduating 94% of students, Michigan alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $49,800.

About

503 THOMPSON ST
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big Ten Conference

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Michigan Admissions

Acceptance Rate
20%
Application Deadline
February 1
SAT Range
1340-1520
ACT Range
31-34
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$19,205 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$16,326 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
70%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
4:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 266 responses
53%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 348 responses
36%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 346 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    10%
  • On Campus
    90%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
31,319 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,376
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
16%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 225 responses
  • Driven
    28%
  • Determined
    24%
  • Overachievers
    10%
  • Determined but often entitled
    10%
  • Wolverine
    9%
  • Unique
    8%
  • Stressed
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
50%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 372 responses
Poll
65%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 457 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 258 responses
  • Leaders and Best
    53%
  • Those who actually work hard will be champions
    18%
  • Those who stay will be champions
    9%
  • The Team, The Team, The Team.
    5%
  • Fast-paced
    3%
  • Somewhat arrogant
    3%
  • The smartest and most fun people you'll meet
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$63,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
94%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
87%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 179 responses

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