Ann Arbor, MI · 34.2k students
Trajecta score
+4.1 since '20Ranked #36 of 2,375
5-year trend
77.2 · #36
2020
77.9 · #40
2021
79.6 · #31
2022
80.7 · #24
2023
81.3 · #24
2024
Academic Profile
86/ 100
Career Outcomes
83/ 100
Student Success
93/ 100
Affordability
75/ 100
Academic Investment
93/ 100
Access & Equity
38/ 100
Academic Profile
86
Career Outcomes
83
Student Success
93
Affordability
75
Academic Investment
93
Access & Equity
38
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Cost / Net Price
$35k / $13k
SAT Avg
1,465
Retention
97%
Grad Rate
93%
Admissions
Test Scores
Scores represent the midpoint of enrolled students, not a cutoff.
Finances
Tuition
In-State Tuition
$17,736
per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$60,946
per year
Out-of-state premium: +$43,210/yr
Aid & Debt
Pell Grant Share
18%
undergraduates receiving Pell
Federal Loan Share
24%
students borrowing
Median Debt
among completers
$19,500
Admissions Factors
Self-reported by the school in its Common Data Set (section C7) — the school's own statement of which application factors matter in its admissions decisions.
3.90
average high school GPA of enrolled freshmen · 92% reporting
Source: Common Data Set 2024-2025, what University of Michigan-Ann Arbor reports weighing in admissions.
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important | |||
| Class rank | Class rank: Not Considered | |||
| Academic GPA | Academic GPA: Very Important | |||
| Standardized test scores | Standardized test scores: Important | |||
| Application essay | Application essay: Important | |||
| Recommendation(s) | Recommendation(s): Important | |||
| Interview | Interview: Not Considered | |||
| Extracurricular activities | Extracurricular activities: Considered | |||
| Talent/ability | Talent/ability: Considered | |||
| Character/personal qualities | Character/personal qualities: Important | |||
| First generation | First generation: Important | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered | |||
| Geographical residence | Geographical residence: Considered | |||
| State residency | State residency: Considered | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered | |||
| Volunteer work | Volunteer work: Considered | |||
| Work experience | Work experience: Considered | |||
| Level of applicant's interest | Level of applicant's interest: Considered |
Supplemental Essays · 2026-27
school's admissions site ↗U-M Question 1
Required300 wordsAt the University of Michigan, we are focused on developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. In your essay, share with us how you are prepared to contribute to these goals. This could include the people, places, experiences, or aspirations that have shaped your journey and future plans.
U-M Question 2 (Why this school/program)
Required550 wordsDescribe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate college or school (including preferred admission and dual degree programs) to which you are applying at the University of Michigan. How would that curriculum support your interests?
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Methodology
The Trajecta Score (0–100) blends six dimensions of public college data into one comparable number, then nudges it by how much data each school reports. Selectivity tiers are separate — they’re based purely on a school’s admission rate.
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Admission selectivity and the incoming class’s SAT / ACT scores.
Average net price after aid and the typical debt of graduates.
Graduation rate and first-year retention.
Instructional spending and faculty salaries per student.
Share of Pell-grant students and reliance on federal loans.
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