
Originally established in Detroit in 1817, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is Michigan state's oldest public university. It serves as the main campus for the University of Michigan, with regional campuses located in Dearborn and Flint. There are over 9,000 faculty members in 200 departments across all campuses.
U of M in Ann Arbor spans over 600 acres in combined area and has four main sections known as the North campus, South campus, Medical campus, and Central campus. All four areas house thirteen undergraduate and eighteen graduate schools and colleges in total.
The University of Michigan is also recognized as one of the top public universities worldwide and holds one of the highest budgets among research universities in the country. Its Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) alone has over 1,000 students and over 600 faculty members involved.
In direct collaboration with the U of M Medical School is the University of Michigan Health System consisting of three hospitals, 120 outpatient clinics, and several centers for medical research and learning. Its C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is known to be one of the best children's hospitals in the country.
Famous for its success in football and ice hockey, the U of M is represented by the Michigan Wolverines in intercollegiate athletic events. Sports activities are overseen by the Department of Recreational Sports. Other student organizations in the university include the Pops Orchestra, Men's Glee Club, and the Musical Society which is made up of the Choral Union and the University Orchestra.
Student housing within university grounds is the sixth largest in the country, providing room for over 12,000 students. The university is also home to a golf course, a number of museums, galleries, planetariums, the Nichols Arboretum, and the Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students U of Michigan accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at University of Michigan – Ann Arbor is about 44,000, with undergraduate students making up about 65% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $15,800. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $75 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State Tuition: $14,000-$17,000
- Nonresident Student Tuition: $45,000-$53,610
- Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $570-$680 per unit
- Out-of-State: $1,800-$2,200 per unit
- Room and board is estimated to cost around $13,000
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 61% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 48% | $15,211 |
Receiving Student Loans | 29% | $6,753 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor may provide services to students like:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care for children
Graduation Rates
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor has a high graduation rate when compared to other similar schools in the area.
Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
---|---|
Students Graduating in 4 Years | 76% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 12% |
Graduating in 6 Years | 2% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dance Program
- Dental Hygienist Program
- Dental Public Health Program
- Dietetics Program
- Endodontics Program
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- Health Services Administration Program
- Law Program
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- Music Program
- Nurse Midwifery Education Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Program
- Pediatric Dentistry Program
- Periodontics Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Prosthodontics Program
- Master's in Public Health (M.P.H.) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
U of Michigan is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-A classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Big Ten Conference)
- Basketball (Big Ten Conference)
- Track and Field (Big Ten Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Big Ten Conference)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Architecture (B, D, M)
- Urban Planning (D, M)
- Landscape Architect (D, M)
- Architectural and Building Sciences (M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Neuroscience (B, D, M)
- Molecular Biology (B, D, M)
- Molecular Biology (B, D, M)
- Biology (B)
- Epidemiology (D, M)
- Biochemistry (B, D, M)
- Biostatistics (D, M)
- Microbiology (B)
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (B, D, M)
- Physiology (M)
- Human Genetics (D, M)
- Microbiology and Immunology (D, M)
- Pharmacology (D, M)
- Bioinformatics (D, M)
- Biophysics (B, D)
- Immunology (D)
- Toxicology (D, M)
- Ecology (C)
- Molecular Physiology (D)
- Pathology, Experimental Pathology (D)
- Biotechnology (C)
- Cell Biology and Anatomical Sciences (D)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences (B)
- Oncology and Cancer Biology
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, D, M)
- Accounting (M)
- Organizational Behavior Studies (B)
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management (M)
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (M)
- Real Estate (C)
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, D, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer (B)
- Information Science (B, D, M)
- Informatics (B)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (C)
Education
- Education (D, M)
- Elementary Education (B)
- Higher Education Administration (D, M)
- Secondary Education (B)
- Music Teacher Education (B, D, M)
- Physical Education (B)
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Industrial Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, C, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Systems Engineering (M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Computer Engineering (B, D, M)
- Materials Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (B, D, M)
- Nuclear Engineering (B, D, M)
- Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering (B, D, M)
- Engineering (B, D, M)
- Construction Engineering (M)
- Geological and Geophysical Engineering (B)
- Manufacturing Engineer (M)
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering (M)
- Engineering Physics (B)
- Structural Engineering (M)
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (M)
- Engineering Science
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
- Creative Writing (B, M)
- Rhetoric and Composition (D)
- English Language and Literature, Letters (D)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B, C, D)
- Asian Studies (B)
- African-American Black Studies (B)
- United States Studies (B, D, M)
- East Asian Studies (M)
- Russian Studies (B, C, M)
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies (B, M)
- Southeast Asian Studies (M)
- African Studies (C)
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American Studies (C)
- European Civilization Studies
- South Asian Studies
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature (B, D, M)
- German Language and Literature (B, D, M)
- Linguistics (B, M)
- Middle Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (B, D, M)
- French Language and Literature (B, D)
- Comparative Literature (B, D)
- Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (B, D)
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (B)
- Arabic Language and Literature (M)
- Hebrew Language and Literature (B)
- Russian Language and Literature (B)
- Italian Language and Literature (B)
- Latin Language and Literature (B, M)
- Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (D)
- Polish Language and Literature (B)
- Ancient Greek Language and Literature (M)
- Modern Greek Language and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Medicine (D)
- Nursing (B, D)
- Dentistry (D)
- Healthcare Administration (M)
- Pharmacy (D)
- Public Health Education and Promotion (D, M)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (M)
- Public Health, Community Nurse (M)
- Environmental Health (D, M)
- Geriatric Nurse (M)
- Dental Hygienist (B, M)
- Health Informatics (C, M)
- Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nurse (M)
- Nursing Administration (M)
- Athletic Training (B)
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (D, M)
- Orthodontics, Orthodontology (M)
- Pediatric Dentistry, Pedodontics (M)
- Pharmaceutical Sciences (B, D, M)
- Endodontics, Endodontology (M)
- Periodontics, Periodontology (M)
- Advanced Dentistry and Oral Sciences (M)
- Prosthodontics, Prosthodontology (M)
- Pharmacy Administration, Policy and Regulatory Affairs (D)
- Oral Biology and Oral Pathology (D)
- Pediatric Nursing (M)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Health Preparatory Programs
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse
- Perioperative and Operating Room Surgical Nurse
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- International and Global Studies (B)
- Nutrition (D, M)
- Museum Studies (C)
- Ancient Civilization Studies (B, D, M)
- Systems Science and Theory (C)
- Science, Technology and Society (C)
- Cognitive Science (B)
- Ancient Mediterranean, Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology (B)
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
- Advanced Legal Research (D, M)
- International Business, Trade and Tax Law (M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
- Humanistic Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (B, C, D, M)
- Financial Mathematics (M)
- Applied Mathematics (D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental and Wildlife Management (M)
- Environmental Studies (B)
- Natural Resources Management and Policy (B, D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Jewish and Judaic Studies (B, C, M)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Meteorology (D, M)
- Astronomy (B, D)
- Polymer Chemistry (D, M)
- Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences
Psychology
- Experimental Psychology (B, D, M)
- Physiological Psychology, Psychobiology (B)
- Research and Experimental Psychology (D)
- Psychology (D, M)
- Developmental And Child Psychology
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (C, M)
- Public Policy (B, C, D, M)
- Community Organization and Advocacy (M)
- Public Administration (M)
- Public Administration and Social Service (D)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Kinesiology And Exercise Science (B, D, M)
- Sports Management (B)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B, D, M)
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Applied Economics (M)
- Social Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Art Studies (B, M)
- Film Studies (B, C, D)
- Music Performance (B, C, D, M)
- Art History (B, D)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
- Musical Theatre (B)
- Dance (B, M)
- Music History, Literature, and Theory (B, D, M)
- Piano and Organ (C, M)
- Music Theory and Composition (B, D, M)
- Conducting (D, M)
- Theatre Design and Technology (B)
- Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments (M)
- Sculpture (B)
- Jazz and Jazz Studies (B)
- Music Technology (B)
- Woodwind Instruments (B)
- Drawing
- Ceramic Arts
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Michigan – Ann Arbor.
- Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI (8 miles away)
- University of Michigan - Dearborn in Dearborn, MI (25 miles away)
- Wayne State University in Detroit, MI (33 miles away)
- Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI (37 miles away)
- University of Toledo in Toledo, OH (44 miles away)
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