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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a public four-year school in Ann Arbor, MI, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1817[1]. It has about 44,540 undergraduates across its 3 campuses[9].
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard- 1817Founded
- 2026Today
Undergraduates and international share add up all 3 University of Michigan campuses (this campus alone: 34,177, 7.6% international). The international share is weighted by each campus’s undergraduates. Acceptance rate, test scores, graduation rate, costs and everything else on this page describe this campus only, because those figures cannot be added up across campuses.
Other campuses
University of Michigan has 2 other campuses. We do not give them pages of their own; their undergraduates are counted in the totals above. Each has its own admission rules and costs, so check that campus’s own website.
- University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI · 5,952 undergraduates
- University of Michigan-FlintFlint, MI · 4,411 undergraduates
Academics
Costs
What a year at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students[2].
Where the money goes
Help paying, for students from abroad
As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.
Housing and food
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in
SAT or ACT is considered if you have a score and want it reviewed. Self-reported scores are accepted; enrolled students must send official scores. The page says U-M is modifying its admissions process, so check its Application Changes page.
When to apply
- Early Decision (binding)November 1[7]Decision by December 24Aid forms November 15
- Early ActionNovember 1[7]Decision by January 29Aid forms March 1
- Regular DecisionFebruary 1[7]Decision by April 2Aid forms March 1
Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.
Your application checklist
Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.
Scores in detail
What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test
Stated as a minimum[4]
Also ECPE, CAE/CPE 185, TOEFL Essentials 10, MET 64; DET not mentioned. New TOEFL: 5-6 range. Section minimums apply
Waiver or exemption: Exempt with SAT EBRW 650+ or ACT Reading and English both 27+, plus four years of rigorous academics in specified English-speaking settings.
TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.
SAT and ACT
You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.
These figures describe students who enrolled, not everyone who applied.
Extra steps for students from abroad
How many get in
Living in Ann Arbor
Clubs, sports and activities
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.