University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Admission
Application Fee
$75
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
17.94%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
47.49%
Freshmen Enrollment
7,050
SAT Scores
1,470
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 84,289 students have applied and 14,914 students have allowed to admit to University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (Acceptance rate: 17.69%). UM-Ann Arbor's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 47.27 % where 7,050 students have finally enrolled out of 14,914 admitted students.
UM-Ann Arbor acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The University of Texas at Austin and University of Virginia-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 27.42%).
UM-Ann Arbor enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 40.92%).
How to Apply to University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UM-Ann Arbor. UM-Ann Arbor offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.umich.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.umich.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://finaid.umich.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/umich |
| Veterans Tuition | https://vets.umich.edu/ |
| Athletic | https://mgoblue.com/news/2023/5/2/general-five-u-m-teams-post-perfect-multiyear-scores-in-apr-report |
| Disability Service | https://ssd.umich.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UM-Ann Arbor and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is 1,470 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,423). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 1,470 | 33 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,423 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,144 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 3,829 students submitted SAT scores (54% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,470 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 670 | 720 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 680 | 750 | 780 |
| Total | 1,350 | 1,470 | 1,530 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 1,692 students submitted ACT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 31 | 33 | 34 |
| English | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 29 | 32 | 35 |
UM-Ann Arbor Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |