Getting in
For Fall 2025, 109,112 first-year students applied to Michigan, 17,915 were admitted and 8,178 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 16.4%.
Source: Michigan Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Sep 30, 2026.
By school or major. Michigan's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by school or major. Its residency table is blank apart from the totals, so it gives no in-state or out-of-state rate either.
Source: Michigan Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Early rounds. For Fall 2025 entry the Common Data Set reports no early decision plan and no early action counts, so it gives no early-round acceptance rate. Early decision is new since then (see the deadlines below).
Source: Michigan Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Sep 30, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Some Michigan schools and colleges have their own application requirements on top of the Common App:
- Ross School of Business. An admissions portfolio, submitted with your application to U-M.
- Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. Additional requirements for Architecture majors only.
- Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design. Additional application requirements, set out on the Stamps site.
- School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- Marsal Family School of Education (EPP and LEAPS). Additional application requirements for the Educator Preparation Program and LEAPS.
Michigan asks you to check each school's own site for the details.
Source: Michigan Admissions, Requirements and Deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Majors
156 majors across 15 schools. Every undergraduate major on Michigan's official Majors and Degrees list, grouped by the school or college that offers it. The list names no degrees, and minors are left out.
College of Engineering19
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Climate and Meteorology
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science (BSE)
- Data Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial and Operations Engineering
- Integrated Business and Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences
- Robotics
- Space Sciences and Engineering
Source: Michigan Admissions, Majors and Degrees (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)100
- Actuarial Mathematics (Sub-major of Mathematics)
- Afroamerican and African Studies
- American Culture
- Anthropology
- Archaeology (Sub-major of Anthropology)
- Archaeology of the Ancient Mediterranean
- Arts and Ideas in the Humanities (Administered by the Residential College)
- Asian Studies
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Biochemistry
- Biological Physics (Sub-major of Biophysics)
- Biology
- Biology, Health, and Society
- Biomolecular Science
- Biophysics
- Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience
- Cellular and Molecular Biomedical Science
- Chemistry
- Chinese Studies (Sub-major of Asian Studies)
- Classical Civilization
- Classical Languages and Literatures
- Cognitive Science
- Communication and Media
- Comparative Culture and Identity (Sub-major of International Studies)
- Comparative Literature, Arts, and Media
- Computer Science (BS)
- Creative Writing and Literature (Administered by the Residential College)
- Culture and Media (Sub-major of Anthropology)
- Data Science (BS)
- Drama (Administered by the Residential College)
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity
- Economics
- English
- Environment
- Environment and Conservation (Sub-major of Anthropology)
- Ethnic Studies (Sub-major of American Culture)
- Film, Television, and Media
- French and Francophone Studies
- Gender and Health
- General Studies
- German
- Global Environment and Health (Sub-major of International Studies)
- Greek (Ancient) Language and Literature
- Greek (Modern) Language and Culture
- History
- History of Art
- Honors Mathematics (Sub-major of Mathematics)
- Human Origins, Biology, and Behavior
- Interdisciplinary Astronomy
- Interdisciplinary Chemical Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Physics
- International Security, Norms, and Cooperation (Sub-major of International Studies)
- International Studies
- Italian
- Japanese Studies (Sub-major of Asian Studies)
- Judaic Studies
- Korean Studies (Sub-major of Asian Studies)
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Latina/Latino Studies
- Law, Justice, and Social Change (Sub-major of Sociology)
- Linguistics
- Mathematical Sciences (Sub-major of Mathematics)
- Mathematics
- Mathematics of Finance and Risk Management (Sub-major of Mathematics)
- Medical Anthropology (Sub-major of Anthropology)
- Microbiology
- Middle East Studies
- Middle Eastern and North African Studies
- Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
- Neuroscience
- Organizational Studies
- Philosophy
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
- Physics
- Plant Biology
- Polish
- Political Economy and Development (Sub-major of International Studies)
- Political Science
- Politics, Law, and Economy (Sub-major of Anthropology)
- Power, Identity, and Inequality (Sub-major of Anthropology)
- Psychology
- Pure Mathematics (Sub-major of Mathematics)
- Romance Languages and Literatures
- Russian
- Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
- Screenwriting (Sub-major of Film, Television, and Media)
- Secondary Mathematics Teaching Certificate (Sub-major of Mathematics)
- Social Theory and Practice (Administered by the Residential College)
- Sociology
- Sociology and Social Work (Sub-major of Sociology)
- Sociology of Health and Medicine (Sub-major of Sociology)
- South Asian Studies (Sub-major of Asian Studies)
- Southeast Asian Studies (Sub-major of Asian Studies)
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Structural Biology (Sub-major of Biophysics)
- Translation
- Women's and Gender Studies
Source: Michigan Admissions, Majors and Degrees (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
College of Pharmacy1
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
Source: Michigan Admissions, Majors and Degrees (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Ford School of Public Policy1
- Public Policy
Source: Michigan Admissions, Majors and Degrees (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Marsal Family School of Education3
- Elementary Teacher EducationExtra requirement: Additional application requirements for the Educator Preparation Program.
- Learning, Equity, and Problem Solving for the Public Good (LEAPS)Extra requirement: Additional application requirements for LEAPS.
- Secondary Teacher EducationExtra requirement: Additional application requirements for the Educator Preparation Program.
Source: Michigan Admissions, Majors and Degrees (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Ross School of Business2
- BusinessExtra requirement: An admissions portfolio, submitted with your application to U-M.
- Integrated Business and EngineeringExtra requirement: An admissions portfolio, submitted with your application to U-M.
Source: Michigan Admissions, Majors and Degrees (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
School of Dentistry1
- Dental Hygiene
Source: Michigan Admissions, Majors and Degrees (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
School of Information2
- Information Analysis and Design
- User Experience Design
Source: Michigan Admissions, Majors and Degrees (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
School of Kinesiology3
- Applied Exercise Science
- Movement Science
- Sport Management
Source: Michigan Admissions, Majors and Degrees (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD)16
- CompositionExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- DanceExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- Interarts PerformanceExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- Jazz & Contemporary ImprovisationExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- MusicExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- Music EducationExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- Music TheoryExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- Musical TheatreExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- MusicologyExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- OrganExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- Performing Arts TechnologyExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- PianoExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- StringsExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- Theatre & DramaExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- Voice & OperaExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
- Winds & PercussionExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, and its own December 1 application deadline.
Source: Michigan Admissions, Majors and Degrees (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
School of Nursing1
- Nursing
Source: Michigan Admissions, Majors and Degrees (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
School of Public Health2
- Community and Global Public Health
- Public Health Sciences
Source: Michigan Admissions, Majors and Degrees (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
School of Social Work1
- Community Action and Social Change
Source: Michigan Admissions, Majors and Degrees (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Stamps School of Art & Design2
- Art and DesignExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, set out on the Stamps site.
- Interarts PerformanceExtra requirement: Additional application requirements, set out on the Stamps site.
Source: Michigan Admissions, Majors and Degrees (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning2
- ArchitectureExtra requirement: Additional application requirements for Architecture majors.
- Urban Technology
Source: Michigan Admissions, Majors and Degrees (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Source: Michigan Admissions, Requirements and Deadlines (opens in a new tab), for the extra requirements. Read Sep 30, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | November 1 | By December 24 | Yes |
| Early Action | November 1 | By January 29 | No |
| Regular Decision | February 1 | By April 2 | No |
School of Music, Theatre and Dance programs are Regular Decision only, with a December 1 deadline. Early decision admits pay the enrollment deposit by January 6; everyone else commits by May 1.
Source: Michigan Admissions, First-Year Application Plans (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Early decision is binding. You, a parent or guardian, and your high school counselor sign the Early Decision Agreement, and if you are admitted you must immediately withdraw your applications to all other colleges. If you are postponed, you are no longer bound if admitted later.
Source: Michigan Admissions, First-Year Application Plans (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Michigan stays test-optional for the fall 2027 cycle. The application asks whether you want the SAT or ACT considered: say yes and your scores are read; say no and they are not, even if Michigan already has them on file. You will not be disadvantaged without them.
Source: Michigan Admissions, New for 2026-2027 Application Cycle (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
The Common Data Set marks the SAT or ACT as recommended for fall 2027 applicants, a stronger word than the admissions site's test-optional policy, with scores due by February 1.
Source: Michigan Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Sep 30, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Michigan's admission pages on September 30, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Michigan Admissions, First-Year Application Plans (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Michigan, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (first year) | $18,402 | $66,602 |
| Required fees | $494 | $494 |
| Food and housing (on campus) | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| Books and supplies | $1,220 | $1,220 |
| Transportation | $400 | $400 |
| Other expenses | $2,458 | $2,458 |
| Total | $40,194 | $88,394 |
Tuition varies by program and by year of study: the Common Data Set says 37% of full-time undergraduates pay more than the first-year rate shown.
Source: Michigan Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections G1, G4 and G5. Read Sep 30, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $1,043 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $1,878 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $4,895 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,869 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,517 |
| All incomes | $13,138 |
What first-year, full-time in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Out-of-state students pay more. Your own price comes from Michigan's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to University of Michigan on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC · Public16.7% admitted$11,655 average net price
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA · Public15.6% admitted$21,565 average net price
University of FloridaGainesville, FL · Public20.3% admitted$6,541 average net price
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX · Public22.2% admitted$19,857 average net price
Georgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, GA · Public13.3% admitted$12,116 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.