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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor turned away roughly 82% of its 87,632 applicants in the Fall 2023 cycle — selective enough that the middle-50% ranges below deserve a careful read.
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor sits in Ann Arbor proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $172,904 four years out. Faculty pay averages $160,608 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 34,177 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 97.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1350 and 1530 — above the MI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1350–1530 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 670 | 720 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 680 | 750 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 33 | 34 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor received 87,632 applications and admitted 15,722 (17.9%), with 7,466 enrolling.
How University of Michigan-Ann Arbor compares
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 15.6% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $17,736 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $83,648 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Michigan-Ann Arbor student earns $83,648 — 53% above the Michigan median of $54,739 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor prices by residency: $17,736 in-state versus $60,946 out-of-state — a $43,210 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
34,177 undergraduates make University of Michigan-Ann Arbor a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
93.2% of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor students finish a bachelor's within six years — 38.3 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $17,736 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $172,904 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $162,114 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $144,654 |
| Computer Engineering | $142,071 |
| Information Science/Studies | $130,798 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $128,291 |
| Industrial Engineering | $117,930 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $117,610 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $115,075 |
| Economics | $110,552 |
| Statistics | $109,466 |
| Chemical Engineering | $109,405 |
| Mathematics | $109,146 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $105,888 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $102,342 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $99,594 |
| Materials Engineering | $98,879 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | $94,569 |
| Nuclear Engineering | $94,330 |
| Physics | $92,293 |
| Civil Engineering | $89,165 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $84,973 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,265 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $79,648 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $79,411 |
| Cognitive Science | $79,016 |
| Public Health | $78,928 |
| Political Science and Government | $77,480 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $73,749 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $72,545 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $68,898 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $68,042 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $67,925 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $67,859 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $67,537 |
| Philosophy | $67,293 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $66,846 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $65,714 |
| Chemistry | $65,591 |
| Architecture | $65,015 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $64,426 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $63,426 |
| Sociology | $63,419 |
| History | $62,077 |
| Biology, General | $61,127 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $60,949 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $59,402 |
| Area Studies | $58,232 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $57,890 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $57,809 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $57,059 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $55,436 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $55,137 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,558 |
| Anthropology | $53,042 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $52,390 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $45,888 |
| Music | $43,777 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $43,689 |
Median earnings for these 59 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $83,648 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 29 additional University of Michigan-Ann Arbor programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1350–1530 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 15.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's acceptance rate?
17.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 15,722 admitted from 87,632 applicants.
How much does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor cost?
In-state tuition is $17,736; out-of-state students pay $60,946. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $83,648 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Rochester Christian University — 97.7% admitted
- Michigan State University — 84.8% admitted
- Michigan Technological University — 92.4% admitted
- University of Michigan-Dearborn — 55.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.