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University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI
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Admit Rate
16%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Highly Selective
GPA Range (Unweighted)
3.88 - 4.00
Cost of Attendance
$34,654
$77,864 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional† (source: Michigan admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Oct 20, 2026)

Data sourced from Institutional Website, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy and deadlines checked against the college's own pages on Oct 20, 2026.

Preparation

Helpful high school preparation
AP Calculus BCAP MicroeconomicsAP Physics C: MechanicsAP English Language

This is helpful preparation, not a formal admission requirement.

Admissions

How admission works here

Where you apply
The Common App. Common App requirements grid
Test scores
Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional. Michigan admissions
Essays
The Common App personal essay is required. Common App requirements grid
Recommendations
1 teacher recommendation. Common App requirements grid
Portfolio
Portfolios go through SlideRoom. Common App requirements grid
Application fee
$75. The Common App fee waiver is accepted. Common App requirements grid
Deadlines
Early Decision (binding) November 1, Early Action November 1, Regular Decision February 1. Michigan admissions
Overall
16%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
In-State
38%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-State
12%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Overall is College Scorecard's verified figure and won't necessarily sit between the separately-reported In-State/Out-of-State rates shown here, which are what My Fit uses to classify your chances.

Mid-50% Unweighted GPA
3.88 - 4.00
Mid-50% SAT
1430 - 1540
SAT/ACT optional
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Computer and Information Sciences
  2. 2Economics
  3. 3Business Administration
  4. 4Experimental Psychology
  5. 5Behavioral Neuroscience
  6. 6Biology
  7. 7Mechanical Engineering
  8. 8Political Science
  9. 9Communication and Media Studies (other)
  10. 10Information Science

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so University of Michigan may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines† (source: Michigan admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Oct 20, 2026)
Early Decision
November 1 · Binding
Early Action
November 1 · Non-binding
Regular Decision
February 1 · Non-binding

Applying through the Common App

Application fee
$75
Common App fee waiver
Accepted
Common App personal essay
Required
Portfolios collected through
SlideRoom
Recommendations
1 teacher recommendation

Source: Common App requirements grid, updated 2026-09-18. Anything not listed here wasn't stated in the grid, which is not the same as not required.

Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

View official application requirements

Music & Sports Tracks

Music

  • SMTD applicants submit a Common Application plus a separate SMTD Artistic Profile; the undergraduate deadline is December 1.SMTD Artistic Profile
  • Applying to more than one SMTD program means submitting a separate Artistic Profile for each one.SMTD Artistic Profile

Sports

NCAA Division I (FBS)
Varsity sports (17)
BaseballBasketballField hockeyFootballGolfGymnasticsIce hockeyLacrosseRowingSoccerSoftballSwimming and divingTennisTrack and field and cross countryVolleyballWater poloWrestling
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
How music and sports fit into an application

Academics

Flagship Programs

Stephen M. Ross School of Business (BBA)College of Engineering (CS Advance Selection)School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD - Musical Theatre)

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines
Computer ScienceBusiness Administration (Ross)EconomicsMechanical EngineeringInformation/Data ScienceBiomedical Engineering
Interdisciplinary Pathways
Integrated Business and Engineering (Ross + Michigan Engineering dual degree)

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$34,654* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$77,864* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $17,736* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $60,946* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$1,043
$30,001 – $48,000
$1,878
$48,001 – $75,000
$4,895
$75,001 – $110,000
$10,869
Over $110,000
$26,517

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

Every school is required to publish a net price calculator. It asks about your family's finances and returns an estimate for you specifically, which is worth more than any average on this page. Your school counselor and the college's financial aid office can also help.

Scholarships and merit aid

Michigan offers a modest number of competitive merit scholarships, but most non-resident families should expect to pay close to the high out-of-state sticker price.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Ann Arbor, MI· Small City
Undergraduates
34,454
Setting
Small City
In a fraternity or sorority
13.6% of students
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†Michigan admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Oct 20, 2026

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