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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Ann Arbor, MI🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this public university enrolls over 51,000 students and admits about 16% of applicants, making it highly selective. Computer Science and Engineering are particularly prominent, together accounting for 30% of degrees awarded. Graduates earn a median of $83,648 ten years after entry, and the school maintains a 93% six-year graduation rate.

Acceptance rate
15.6%
Enrollment
51,225
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
93%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1360 – 1530
ACT (composite)
31 – 34
GPA
3.83 – 4

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$1,043
family income
$30–48k
$1,878
family income
$48–75k
$4,895
family income
$75–110k
$10,869
family income
$110k+
$26,517
family income
18% receive Pell grants
24% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Computer Science
16.0%
Engineering
13.8%
Social Sciences
12.4%
Biology
9.5%
Business & Marketing
7.8%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$83,648
Earnings (6 yr)
$73,762
Completion
93%
Retention
97%
Median debt
$19,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has an acceptance rate of 15.6%, making it highly selective.

What GPA do you need to get into University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

Admitted students at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor typically have a GPA between 3.83 and 4 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

What SAT score do you need for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1360 and 1530 on the SAT. The ACT range is 31–34.

How much does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $1,043 per year, rising to $26,517 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.