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#17 Lowest net price for middle-income families in AmericaUniversity of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $13,138 a year
Median debt at graduation: $19,500 (all students)
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Rankings
Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our own research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list
In America
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#5 of 950
- Best colleges for nursing in America#6 of 1,068
- Best colleges for business in America#18 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#19 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#19 of 1,238
- Best large colleges in America#4 of 256
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- Best colleges in America#38 of 1,829
- Best value colleges in the Midwest in America#4 of 177
- Best test-optional colleges in America#34 of 1,481
- Best colleges for psychology in America#33 of 1,418
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#44 of 1,829
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#17 of 682
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#34 of 1,358
- Best colleges for art and design in America#32 of 1,187
- Best colleges for English in America#37 of 1,283
- Best colleges for history in America#37 of 1,247
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#37 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#37 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#34 of 1,063
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#22 of 681
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#37 of 1,116
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#21 of 598
- Best colleges for engineering in America#28 of 749
- Best value colleges in America#28 of 674
- Best colleges for economics in America#37 of 788
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#38 of 690
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in America#21 of 367
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in America#42 of 693
- Best colleges under $20,000 a year in America#14 of 197
- Most selective colleges in America#59 of 683
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in America#76 of 704
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in America#149 of 684
In Michigan
- Best colleges for education in Michigan#1 of 32
- Best colleges for engineering in Michigan#1 of 29
- Best colleges for nursing in Michigan#1 of 28
- Best colleges in Michigan#2 of 44
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Michigan#2 of 44
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Michigan#1 of 21
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- Most selective colleges in Michigan#1 of 21
- Best value colleges in Michigan#1 of 20
- Best value colleges in the Midwest in Michigan#1 of 20
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Michigan#1 of 20
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in Michigan#1 of 20
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Michigan#1 of 20
- Best colleges for business in Michigan#2 of 40
- Best test-optional colleges in Michigan#2 of 40
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Michigan#1 of 19
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Michigan#2 of 36
- Best colleges for psychology in Michigan#2 of 36
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Michigan#2 of 33
- Best colleges for history in Michigan#2 of 31
- Best colleges for art and design in Michigan#2 of 30
- Best colleges for chemistry in Michigan#2 of 30
- Best colleges for English in Michigan#2 of 30
- Best colleges for mathematics in Michigan#2 of 30
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Michigan#2 of 28
- Best colleges for music in Michigan#2 of 28
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Michigan#2 of 26
- Best colleges under $20,000 a year in Michigan#1 of 12
- Best colleges for economics in Michigan#2 of 24
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in Michigan#2 of 21
- Best large colleges in Michigan#1 of 8
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in Michigan#4 of 20
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.93%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.97%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,465 · ACT 32.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$29,014
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $34,654 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 33,730 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 46% · Women 54% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 21% |
| Total students | 52,065 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $13,138 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $34,654 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $19,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 93% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 87% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 87% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 79% |
| First-year retention | 97% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $83,648 |
| Admission rate | 16% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $75 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 18% |
| Average SAT | 1465 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 680–750 |
| SAT math | 680–780 |
| ACT composite | 31–34 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Exceptional · Top 3% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computing and information science | |
| Software and media applications | |
| Business administration | |
| Computer engineering | |
| Information science | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Industrial Engineering | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | |
| Economics | |
| Statistics | |
| Chemical Engineering | |
| Mathematics | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |
| Human resources | |
| Materials Engineering | |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | |
| Nuclear Engineering | |
| Physics | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | |
| Nursing | |
| Communication studies | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Cognitive Science | |
| Public health | |
| Political science | |
| Public Policy Analysis | |
| Global studies | |
| German | |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | |
| Biochemistry | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Experimental psychology | |
| Philosophy | |
| Fine arts | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Chemistry | |
| Architecture | |
| Romance languages | |
| Ethnic and gender studies | |
| Sociology | |
| History | |
| Biology | |
| Geology and earth science | |
| Dental assisting | |
| Area studies | |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | |
| English | |
| Film and video | |
| Neuroscience | |
| Linguistics | |
| Teacher education | |
| Anthropology | |
| Ecology and evolutionary biology | |
| Theatre | |
| Music | |
| Writing and rhetoric |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Botany/Plant Biology, Classical and Ancient Studies, Classics, Dance, Data Science, Design, Earth Systems Science, Electrical engineering technology, Engineering (general), Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, Geological/Geophysical Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Modern Greek Language and Literature, Other area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies, Other biological and biomedical sciences, Other visual and performing arts, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Religious studies, Secondary education, Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Social sciences.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Computer and information sciences | |
| Engineering | |
| Social sciences | |
| Biology | |
| Business |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 4% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 2% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $15,328 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Big Ten Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Navy · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 11 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 82%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $355,129IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 34% of studentsBeds ÷ undergraduates; not how many live on campus |
| Nearest major airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)About 20 miles away |
| Town population | 122,036Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | DetroitAbout 33 miles away |
| Typical weather | 24°F in January · 72°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Ann Arbor Se, MI, about 3 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.44 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.40 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.25 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.08 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A+). It ranks in the top 3% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $13,138 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor admitted 16% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s graduates do?
- 93% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $83,648; the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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- IPEDS unit ID 170976
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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