University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Public four-year university in Ann Arbor, MI that costs an average of $14,362 a year after financial aid, admits 16% of applicants and graduates 93% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$14,362
Acceptance rate
16%
Graduation rate
93%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$92,832
PublicMidsize city34,177 undergraduates
Cost of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $36,613 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $18,346 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $63,962 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $16,246 |
| Books and supplies | $1,184 |
| Average net price after aid | $14,362 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $3,155 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $3,372 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,768 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,888 |
| $110,001+ | $28,625 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 16% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,465 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 680–750 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 680–780 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 31–34 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 93% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 97% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $80,756 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $92,832 |
| Rank in Michigan (earnings) | 3rd of 43 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $18,515 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $210 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 22% |
| Students with federal loans | 24% |
Majors and programs at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (89)
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (37)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis | — | $97,275 | — |
| Public Health | — | $66,780 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | $59,127 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Climate Science | — | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Genetics | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Museology/Museum Studies | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Science, Technology and Society | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (104)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | 80 | $236,858 | $122,904 |
| Computer Engineering | 297 | $174,031 | $20,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1,668 | $168,634 | $59,338 |
| Systems Engineering | 192 | $136,054 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 477 | $131,130 | $51,250 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 194 | $128,843 | $46,750 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 777 | $116,798 | $20,500 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 28 | $116,409 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 573 | $115,627 | $45,192 |
| Industrial Engineering | 212 | $111,042 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 285 | $106,159 | $30,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 238 | $105,267 | $61,500 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 282 | $103,026 | $31,650 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 236 | $97,514 | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 94 | $90,669 | $41,000 |
| Information Science/Studies | 574 | $86,107 | $41,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 144 | $84,773 | $66,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 240 | $81,950 | $41,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 166 | $80,558 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $80,249 | — |
| Chemistry | 106 | $69,684 | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 150 | $68,596 | $50,500 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 467 | $67,170 | $41,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 283 | $65,909 | $53,605 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 46 | $64,832 | — |
| Public Health | 226 | $62,985 | $64,918 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 160 | $62,416 | $65,192 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 81 | $61,423 | $42,554 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 67 | $57,316 | $41,000 |
| Social Work | 800 | $55,399 | $41,000 |
| Education | 246 | $53,480 | $35,875 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 94 | $48,750 | $38,250 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 61 | $47,109 | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 78 | $38,753 | $64,500 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 42 | $33,328 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 34 | $28,455 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 22 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 19 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 10 | — | — |
| Applied Statistics | 164 | — | — |
| Architecture | 3 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 8 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 5 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 22 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 57 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 86 | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 12 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | 22 | — | — |
| Dance | 6 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 155 | — | $20,500 |
| Data Science | 114 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Economics | 170 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Engineering | 73 | — | — |
| Engineering Science | 5 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 24 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 14 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 40 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 17 | — | — |
| Genetics | 30 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 16 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 12 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 3 | — | — |
| History | 12 | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | — | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 56 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 4 | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 23 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 78 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 57 | — | — |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 53 | — | — |
| Music | 184 | — | $41,000 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 54 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12 | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | 40 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 34 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 36 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 11 | — | — |
| Physics | 32 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 7 | — | — |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 67 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 32 | — | — |
| Statistics | 132 | — | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | 4 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 20 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (84)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineering | 33 | $126,268 | — |
| Chemistry | 116 | $118,439 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 90 | $115,268 | — |
| Public Health | 18 | $89,216 | — |
| Education | 18 | $88,709 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 49 | $87,221 | — |
| Physics | 68 | $80,969 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 57 | $73,534 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 64 | $71,665 | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 40 | $71,586 | — |
| Music | 54 | $57,032 | — |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 48 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 28 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 11 | — | — |
| Architecture | 5 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 9 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 23 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 71 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 51 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 6 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 28 | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 13 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 74 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 47 | — | — |
| Economics | 39 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 14 | — | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 104 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | 2 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 27 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 3 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 14 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 8 | — | — |
| Genetics | 6 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 19 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| History | 26 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 25 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 32 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 19 | — | — |
| Linguistics and Anthropology | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 16 | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 39 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 36 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 26 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 6 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 23 | — | — |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 24 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 10 | — | — |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 20 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 15 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 34 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 13 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 42 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 23 | — | — |
| Psychology, Other | 5 | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 12 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — |
| Sociology | 17 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 17 | — | — |
| Statistics | 30 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 7 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
Professional degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 630 | $204,630 | $144,382 |
| Dentistry | 256 | $142,911 | $252,611 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 95 | $108,260 | $82,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 159 | $72,782 | $148,500 |
| Medicine | 343 | $70,821 | $158,239 |
Graduate certificate programs (51)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Biology | 1 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 8 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Climate Science | 2 | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | 7 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 2 | — | — |
| Data Science | 67 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 73 | — | $54,142 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 21 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Engineering Science | 5 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 6 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 11 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Genetics | 19 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 4 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 19 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| History | 1 | — | — |
| Law | — | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 9 | — | — |
| Linguistics and Anthropology | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 68 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 13 | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 4 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 31 | — | — |
| Museology/Museum Studies | 24 | — | — |
| Music | 2 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 1 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 6 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 13 | — | — |
| Public Health | 81 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 49 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 23 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Science, Technology and Society | 9 | — | — |
| Statistics | 4 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | 11 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 18 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Michigan
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing | $21,322 | 85% | $74,168 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale | $16,495 | 83% | $60,120 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit | $11,212 | 81% | $59,525 |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | $13,902 | 85% | $57,828 |
| Oakland University | Rochester Hills | $11,815 | 88% | $63,565 |
| Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti | $16,628 | 80% | $55,390 |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | $17,201 | 90% | $59,879 |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids | $8,402 | 91% | $60,457 |
About University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 34,177 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | umich.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's acceptance rate?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor admits 16% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students average 1,465 on the SAT.
How much does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $36,613 a year (tuition and fees: $18,346 in-state, $63,962 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,362 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $3,155.
How much do University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $92,832 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 43 similar colleges in Michigan. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer and information sciences ($127,472 a year after graduation).
What is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's graduation rate?
93% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 97% of first-year students return for a second year.