University of Michigan
Public university · Ann Arbor, MI · 34,177 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
16%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1360–1530
ACT (middle 50%)
31–34
Average net price
$14,362
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$36,613
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
93%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Michigan?
University of Michigan accepts about 16 of every 100 applicants (16%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1360 and 1530 on the SAT. A score at or above 1530 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1360, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 31–34.
The latest federal data says University of Michigan is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Michigan's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Michigan cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $36,613 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $14,362 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $18,346 for MI residents and $63,962 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$18,346
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$63,962
- Room & board$16,246
- Total cost of attendance$36,613
- Average net price after grants$14,362
Popular majors
Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Nursing.
University of Michigan FAQ
- What is University of Michigan's acceptance rate?
- 16% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Michigan?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1360–1530. Aim for 1530 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Michigan?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 31–34.
- Is University of Michigan test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Michigan is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Michigan's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Michigan cost?
- About $36,613 a year before aid; $14,362 on average after grants.
- What is University of Michigan's FAFSA school code?
- 002325. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Michigan receives your information.
- What is University of Michigan's graduation rate?
- 93% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University of Michigan
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC | 15% | 1390–1530 | $11,305 | 91% |
| Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA | 16% | 1440–1540 | $38,930 | 90% |
| University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA | 17% | 1410–1540 | $18,056 | 94% |
| Georgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, GA | 14% | 1370–1540 | $12,028 | 94% |
| Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA | 14% | 1400–1520 | $40,693 | 87% |
| Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC | 13% | 1390–1550 | $33,661 | 94% |