University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,865

2.09% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,205

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.287%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

20.2%

79,743 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

50,278

92.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

93.7%

5,665 Graduates

About

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a higher education institution located in Washtenaw County, MI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor were General Computer & Information Sciences (946 degrees awarded), General Economics (618 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (610 degrees).

In 2021, 15,915 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. 51.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (8,186 degrees), 4.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,906 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is $16,865, which is $−12,127 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is $16,865, which is $−12,127 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,205.

In 2021, 60% of undergraduate students attending University of Michigan-Ann Arbor received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,865

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor was $16,865. The cost of tuition at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is $−12,127 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,205

2021 Value

7.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,205. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor grew by 7.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,034

Room and Board

$1,048

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor was of $12,034 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.317% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,048. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 13.2% with respect to 2020, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.287%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor was 0.287%, which represents 15 out of the 5232 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor received 79,743 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 22.6% annual growth. Out of those 79,743 applicants, 16,071 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 20.2% acceptance rate.

There were 50,278 students enrolled at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 2021. 64% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has an overall enrollment yield of 45.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

20.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

16,071

Accepted Out of 79,743

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor was 20.2% (16,071 admissions from 79,743 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 26.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 22.6%, while admissions declined by −5.32%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

64%

Submission Percentage (2020)

4,393

Scores Submitted (2020)

64% of enrolled first-time students at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor had a total enrollment of 50,278 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is 46,710 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,568. This means that 92.9% of students enrolled at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.4% White, 14.6% Asian, 7.06% Hispanic or Latino, 4.39% Two or More Races, 4.26% Black or African American, 0.165% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0418% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.9%), followed by White Male (24.9%) and Asian Male (8.57%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.2%), followed by White Male (18.2%) and Asian Female (5.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50,278 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is 46,710 and the part-time enrollment is 3,568. This means that 92.9% of students enrolled at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

97%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor was 97%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Michigan-Ann Arbor had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
24,858 enrolled students
Asian
7,350 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,549 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is 49.4% White, 14.6% Asian, 7.06% Hispanic or Latino, 4.39% Two or More Races, 4.26% Black or African American, 0.165% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0418% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2,193 students (4.36%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 387 more women than men received degrees from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is white (8,186 degrees awarded). There were 4.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1906 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is General Computer & Information Sciences (946 degrees awarded), followed by General Economics (618 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (610 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (2,789 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (199 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (312 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are Software developers (437,565 people), Other managers (362,141 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (340,221 people), Civil engineers (265,440 people), and Mechanical engineers (192,625 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 2021 are Engineering (2,789 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (199 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (312 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (161 degrees), and Math & Statistics (520 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are Engineering (2,789 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (199 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (312 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (161 degrees), and Math & Statistics (520 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are Architectural, engineering & related services (557,858 people), Computer Systems Design (485,951 people), Construction (313,817 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (265,964 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (202,701 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Most Common (2021)

General Computer & Information Sciences
946 degrees awarded
General Economics
618 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
610 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor was General Computer & Information Sciences with 946 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

7,764

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

8,151

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 7,764 degrees were awarded to men at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, which is 0.953 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (8,151).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 845 degrees were awarded to men at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.71 times more than the 495 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 495 degrees were awarded to men at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.586 times less than the 845 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

80%

100% Completion Time

93%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 80% of students graduating from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 93% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 94% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.23% of graduates (353 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
8,186 degrees awarded
Asian
1,906 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
962 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is white (8,186 degrees awarded). There were 4.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1906 degrees).

4.13% of degree recipients (658 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
4,345 degrees awarded
White Male
3,841 degrees awarded
Asian Female
986 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is white female (4,345 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3841 degrees).

Operations

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has an endowment valued at nearly $16.8B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.08B (30.2%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor had a total salary expenditure of 9.37B. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor employs 1,183 Professors, 873 No academic ranks and 615 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are Male Professor (807), Male No academic rank (543), and Female Professor (376).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 2,430 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 2,081 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1,468 employees.

Endowment

$16.8B

2021 Endowment

36.5%

growth from 2020

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has an endowment valued at about $16.8B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor grew 36.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.4B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.39B

2021 Salaries

0.452%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor paid a median of $4.39B in salaries, which represents 46.8% of their overall expenditure ($9.37B) and a 0.452% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$458M

Instructional Salaries

3,777

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor paid a total of $458M to 3,777 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

1,183 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2,430 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor were Professor with 1,183 employees, No academic rank with 873 employees, and Assistant professor with 615 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2,430 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 2,081 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1,468 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male No academic rank
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor was Male Professor with 807 employees, Male No academic rank with 543 employees, and Female Professor with 376 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.