University of Michigan Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)

Last updated: July 09, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UMich) is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, enrolling about 34,177 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 15.64% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $83,648 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $17,736
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $13,138 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 15.64% Selective
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 34,177 96.3% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 93.20%
  • Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
  • First-Generation Students: 20.6%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 11.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 81.7%
  • Average SAT Score: 1465
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 35,748
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 87,632
  • Room & Board: $15,328 annual estimate

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor: what the data shows

Common questions about University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI (ZIP 48109).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 27% below the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).

Is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor public or private?

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a Public institution.

How much does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor cost?

Published tuition: $17,736 in-state, $60,946 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $13,138.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$1,043
$30,001–$48,000$1,878
$48,001–$75,000$4,895
$75,001–$110,000$10,869
$110,001+$26,517

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $70,944.

How hard is it to get into University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

Admission rate: 15.64%.

Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1465.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

Total enrollment: 34,177 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 35,748 students.

Graduate enrollment: 18,401 students.

About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

150%-time completion rate: 93.20%.

First-year retention: 97.5%.

What do graduates of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn?

Median earnings: $73,762 six years after entry; $83,648 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,500.

18.13% of students receive Pell grants.

What is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 15.64%; completion rate 93.20%; median earnings $83,648 at 10 years; net price $13,138. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$17,736
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor was $17,736.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$13,138
2024 Value

In 2024 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,138.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$52,552 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$13,138 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$70,944 4-Year In-State Tuition

$243,784 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$15,328 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,158 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$34,222 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$136,888 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Financial Aid by Income Level

18.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$13,142$40,392$16,287
2014$13,486$41,906$15,787
2015$13,856$43,476$14,521
2016$14,402$45,410$14,897
2017$14,826$47,476$14,860
2018$15,262$49,350$16,010
2019$15,558$51,200$15,336
2020$15,948$52,266$14,878
2021$16,178$53,232$17,086
2022$16,736$55,334$16,792
2023$17,228$58,072$14,832

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

15.64% Acceptance Rate

87,632 Total Applicants

15,722 Students Admitted

7,466 First-Time Students Enrolled

47.49% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

SAT Average: 1465

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

Estimated GPA Range: 3.7 - 3.9

Estimated Median GPA: 3.85

Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor reported total enrollment of about 34,177 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.7%), Asian (18.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.7%). About 18.13% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 20.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.3% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 2024 is 34,177 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 35,748 students. Graduate enrollment is about 18,401 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

97.5%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 46.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

81.68% 100% Completion Time

93.20% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 81.68% of students graduating from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General: 75% male / 25% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 61% male / 39% female
  • Economics, General: 64% male / 36% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Return on Investment

$19,500 Median Student Debt

$83,648 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

23.31% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1491.72% Return on Investment

2.3 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 207 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 1,446 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 1,318 completions

3. Economics, General: 757 completions

4. Information Science/Studies: 518 completions

5. Mechanical Engineering: 466 completions

6. Experimental Psychology: 423 completions

7. Social Work: 417 completions

8. Electrical and Computer Engineering: 370 completions

9. Behavioral Neuroscience: 345 completions

Most popular programs at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 81.7%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $13,384
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $29,014

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, MI, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, General. Enrollment is approximately 34,177 students. Student body composition includes White (46.7%), Asian (18.4%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 15.64%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1465. The 150%-time completion rate is 93.20%. Approximately 18.13% of students receive Pell Grants. About 20.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Location

Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 93.20% graduation rate, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Strong Career Outcomes: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates report median earnings of $83,648 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 207 distinct degree programs, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is UMich located?

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The institution is also known as UMich.

What is UMich's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UMich) is 15.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 87,632 applicants and 15,722 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does UMich cost?

Reported tuition is $17,736 and average net price is $13,138 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,328 annually.

What is the student body demographics at UMich?

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor reports undergraduate enrollment of about 35,748 students, White (46.7%), Asian (18.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend UMich?

About 20.6% of students at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are first-generation college students.

What test scores do students need for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor reports midpoint SAT about 1465.

What do graduates of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn?

Median earnings are $73,762 six years after entry and $83,648 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

The 150%-time completion rate is 93.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do University of Michigan-Ann Arbor students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,500.

Is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor public or private?

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, MI.

Is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor an HBCU?

No. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor a tribal college?

No. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

Methodology

Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.