University of Michigan Description:
Located in Ann Arbor Michigan, the University of Michigan consistently ranks as one of the best public institutions in the country. The university has a highly talented undergraduate student body -- about 25% of admitted students had a 4.0 high school GPA. The school also boasts of impressive athletic programs as a member of the Big Ten Conference. With roughly 40,000 students and 200 undergraduate majors, the University of Michigan has strengths in a wide range of academic areas.
Admissions Data (2007 - 08):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 50.3%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 590 / 690
- SAT Math: 630 / 730
- SAT Writing: 610 / 720
- ACT Composite: 27 / 31
- ACT English: 26 / 32
- ACT Math: 27 / 32
Enrollment (2006):
- Total Enrollment: 40,025 (25,555 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 49.7% Male / 50.3% Female
- 96.4% Full-time
Costs (2007 - 08):
- Tuition and Fees: $10,447 (in-state); $31,301 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,020
- Room and Board: $8,190
- Other Expenses: $2,000
- Total Cost: $21,657 (in-state); $42,511 (out-of-state)
Michigan Financial Aid (2005 - 06):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 79%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 15%
- State / Local Grants: 52%
- Institutional Grants: 41%
- Loans: 38%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $3,876
- State / Local Grants: $1,700
- Institutional Grants: $8,513
- Loans: $6,041
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Economics, English, History, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology
University of Michigan Mission Statement:
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
