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University of Michigan-Flint
Most applicants get into University of Michigan-Flint — 70.5% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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University of Michigan-Flint sits in Flint proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $95,183 four years out. Faculty pay averages $126,048 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 4,411 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 77.8% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 950 and 1210 — near the MI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Michigan-Flint's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 950–1210 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of Michigan-Flint's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Michigan-Flint received 8,870 applications and admitted 6,105 (68.8%), with 533 enrolling.
How University of Michigan-Flint compares
| University of Michigan-Flint | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 70.5% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,704 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,230 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, University of Michigan-Flint's median earnings are $53,230 — below the Michigan benchmark of $54,739. Weigh that against the $14,704 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Michigan-Flint prices by residency: $14,704 in-state versus $28,320 out-of-state — a $13,616 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
University of Michigan-Flint enrolls 4,411 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of Michigan-Flint's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
40.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 60% don't — ask a University of Michigan-Flint tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Michigan-Flint
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $95,183 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,554 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,401 |
| Information Science/Studies | $70,164 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $68,826 |
| Marketing | $67,437 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $64,437 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,086 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,442 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $62,420 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $56,867 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $53,886 |
| Sociology | $53,484 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,490 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $49,832 |
| Social Work | $49,165 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,959 |
| Biology, General | $47,839 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,731 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,861 |
| History | $43,537 |
| Psychology, General | $42,255 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $37,015 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $33,533 |
Median earnings for these 24 University of Michigan-Flint programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,230 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 31 additional University of Michigan-Flint programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Michigan-Flint?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 950–1210 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 70.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Michigan-Flint's acceptance rate?
68.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 6,105 admitted from 8,870 applicants.
How much does University of Michigan-Flint cost?
In-state tuition is $14,704; out-of-state students pay $28,320. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Michigan-Flint graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,230 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Michigan State University — 84.8% admitted
- Northern Michigan University — 84% admitted
- Madonna University — 63.4% admitted
- Northwood University — 64.5% 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.