University of Michigan--Ann Arbor

About

The University of Michigan (UMich, U-M, or Michigan) is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1817 and is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. It is also one of the earliest American research universities and is a founding member of the Association of American Universities. The university has the largest student population in Michigan, enrolling more than 53,000 students, including more than 35,000 undergraduates and 18,000 postgraduates. It is classified as an "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification. It consists of 19 schools and colleges, offering more than 280 degree programs. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In 2021, it ranked third among American universities in research expenditures according to the National Science Foundation. The campus spans 3,177 acres (12.86 km2). It encompasses Michigan Stadium, which is the largest stadium in the United States, as well as the Western Hemisphere, and ranks third globally. The University of Michigan's athletic teams, including 13 men's teams and 14 women's teams competing in intercollegiate s

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Key facts

Global rank

#21

Location

Ann Arbor, United States

Type

Public

Admission rate

18%

SAT middle range

1350 to 1530

ACT middle range

31 to 34

English test

Required

How to apply

Own portal

Outcomes and costs

Official figures from US College Scorecard, US Department of Education. Salaries are for all graduates, not only international students.

Median salary 10 years after starting

$83,648 a year

Median salary 6 years after starting

$73,762 a year

Graduation rate (within 6 years)

93%

Students returning for a second year

97%

Tuition (out-of-state, per year)

$60,946

Average cost of attendance (per year)

$34,654

Undergraduate students

34,177

Students per faculty member

11 to 1

Median debt at graduation

$19,500

Programmes

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Scholarships you could use here

• Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships · USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)

  Indian citizens with a bachelor's (minimum 55%) or master's degree and at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, without a US degree. Government of India employees are not eligible.

  The last published cycle (2026-2027) closed on 14 May 2025. A 2027-2028 master's cycle is not currently listed.

  Official page

• Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships · USIEF

  Indian scholars registered for a PhD at an Indian institution, for 6 to 9 months of research in the US.

  The 2027-2028 cycle closed on 1 July 2026.

  Official page