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Ann Arbor, MI
16%
Acceptance Rate
34,177
Undergraduates
$61k
Out-of-state tuition
93%
6-yr grad rate
$84k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
16%
Highly Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1360–1530
ACT Range (2023-24)31–34
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS 2024-25)3.90
34,177 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Midsize
Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$60,946
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$13,138
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$19,500Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$83,648/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio23%
Why Go Here?
$84k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
34.2k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Midsize
How Does It Stack Up?
#73
Deal Score in MI
of 134 rated colleges
Deal Score76
Good value
21% First-Gen Students
18% Pell Grant Recipients
14Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a public college in Ann Arbor, MI. It enrolls 34,177 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
76
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1360–1530
SAT (2023-24)
3.90
GPA (CDS 2024-25)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$60,946
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)38%
Room & Board (2024-25)$15,328
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer and Information Sciences, General$114k/yr
Computer Software and Media Applications$98k/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$94k/yr
Computer Engineering$93k/yr
Information Science/Studies$89k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$88k/yr
How to Apply
Early DecisionNov 1, 2026
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
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The Vibe
9
Rigor
8
Career
8
Value
City: Midsize
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
A
Academics
B
Value
A
Outcomes
A
Diversity
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How much do families pay at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $1,043 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $1,878 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $4,895 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,869 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,517 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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