University of Michigan
A good fit for competitive applicants and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $79,000 within 10 years; exceptional 93% graduation rate.
About This School
University of Michigan is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan with approximately 34,177 undergraduate students enrolled. Admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 16%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,138 per year. The graduation rate is 93%, and the typical graduate earns $79,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of 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.
This is a strong option for students who want a prestigious public research university experience without the private school price tag — at $14,832/year average net cost and a 93% graduation rate, the value proposition is hard to argue with. The 18% acceptance rate makes it genuinely selective, so treat it as a reach unless your stats are strong, but those who get in and graduate are earning a median $79,000 a decade out with only $17,625 in debt — a healthy return by any measure.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2024-25). What the admissions office actually weighs:
Early vs. Regular Decision
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (34,177 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: University of Michigan Common Data Set (2024-25).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Oakland Community College
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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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