University of Michigan--Ann Arbor
#21 in National Universities
Overview
University of Michigan—Ann Arbor is a public institution that was founded in 1817. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,695 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 3,207 acres. It utilizes a trimester-based academic calendar. University of Michigan—Ann Arbor's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #21. Its in-state tuition and fees are $17,786; out-of-state tuition and fees are $57,273.
The university boasts of Ann Arbor, only 45 minutes from Detroit, as one of the best college towns in the U.S. Freshmen are guaranteed housing but not required to live on campus. Students can join one of the school’s more than 1,500 student organizations or 62 Greek chapters. Athletics play a central role at Michigan, including the football team’s fierce rivalry with Ohio State. Michigan also offers highly ranked graduate programs, including the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, College of Engineering, Law School and Medical School, in addition to the well-regarded School of Dentistry and Taubman College for Architecture and Urban Planning. The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers is ranked among the top hospitals in the country.
University of Michigan—Ann Arbor is a public institution that was founded in 1817. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,695 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 3,207 acres. It utilizes a trimester-based academic calendar. University of Michigan—Ann Arbor's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #21. Its in-state tuition and fees are $17,786; out-of-state tuition and fees are $57,273.
The university boasts of Ann Arbor, only 45 minutes from Detroit, as one of the best college towns in the U.S. Freshmen are guaranteed housing but not required to live on campus. Students can join one of the school’s more than 1,500 student organizations or 62 Greek chapters. Athletics play a central role at Michigan, including the football team’s fierce rivalry with Ohio State. Michigan also offers highly ranked graduate programs, including the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, College of Engineering, Law School and Medical School, in addition to the well-regarded School of Dentistry and Taubman College for Architecture and Urban Planning. The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers is ranked among the top hospitals in the country.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
City
In-state tuition and fees
$17,786
Undergraduate Enrollment
32,695
Acceptance Rate
18%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$57,273
In-State Tuition & Fees
$17,786
Room & Board
$13,171(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$26,947
$17,086
$17,086
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$57,273
In-State Tuition & Fees
$17,786
Room & Board
$13,171(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$26,947
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
81%
15:1
56%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Computer and Information Sciences, General
12%
$106,747
Economics, General
7%
$65,111
Business Administration and Management, General
7%
$86,728
Behavioral Neuroscience
4%
$31,132
Mechanical Engineering
4%
$78,439
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
26
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
70%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
25%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
71,360
Citations Per Publication
17:1
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Students
32,695
Graduate Enrollment
18,530
Total Enrollment
51,225
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
31,148
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
35%
Minority Enrollment
35%
Minority Enrollment
51%
White
18%
Asian
8%
Hispanic
8%
International
5%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
4%
Black
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
119+
Sports Teams
16
Fraternities
33
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
81%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
35%
Average Debt at Graduation
$28,487
$59,818
$59,818
Graduation Rate
81%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
35%
Average Debt at Graduation
$28,487
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