University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (UM)
Ann Arbor, MI| Region: | Midwest |
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| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | The Wolverines |
| Nickname: | UM |
| Website: | www.umich.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Highly Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $12,994 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $39,122 |
| Retention Rate: | 97% |
| Enrollment: | 44,514 |
| Year Established: | 1817 |
About UM
With some of the country’s top academic programs, the University of Michigan Ann Arbor is a thriving university in a small but lively college town.
The University of Michigan’s programs consistently place high in national rankings. Especially renowned are the Stephen Ross School of Business, the College of Engineering, The Law and Medical Schools and the Musical Theatre program.
With a large and diverse student population, the University of Michigan Ann Arbor is a busy campus with numerous extracurricular and social activities and offerings. These include ethnic, political, academic, artistic and charitable clubs and groups.
Arts programs, organizations and activities also abound on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus. With numerous campus theatre companies, student art galleries, and about a dozen literary organizations, there is a niche for anyone wanting an artistic career or outlet.
Athletics are a big part of the Michigan tradition as Ann Arbor is home to “The Big House,” the country’s largest college football stadium seating nearly (and sometimes over) 110,000 people.
University of Michigan has an extremely low transfer rate with almost all freshmen remaining at U of M through graduation, an indication of high student satisfaction.
Student services, like most things at University of Michigan, are comprehensive. There are opportunities for students to study abroad or do internships in their chosen field, plus plenty of career, mental health and personal counseling centers. There is also a student health center offering comprehensive medical care.
The small city of Ann Arbor has been ranked as one of the most culturally rich college towns. It has some of the best restaurants in the Midwest and an impressive list of arts offerings including the annual Ann Arbor Art Fair and the professional theater The Performance Network.
There is also a strong film presence in Ann Arbor, with many major motion pictures being shot there and the annual Ann Arbor Film Festival, which brings in filmmakers from all over the world.
On-campus housing is guaranteed for undergraduate students but is not required.
Financial aid is available to eligible students in the form of loans, grants, work-study, scholarships and fellowships. Performance-based scholarships are also available in specific university programs.
UM Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 5 of 5 Stars 21 Reviews
90% of students gave University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 5 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Chloe Kipnis Student at This School - Grad Year 2014
U of M is amazing! We have the best all around sports programs in the country and football Saturday's are great. Ann Arbor is a beautiful city and the campus has so much to offer! I loved being away from home and experiencing new things that I would have never done if I stayed closed to home for college.
Alexandra Banks Alumnus - Grad Year 2011
My most memorable experience was living in the residence halls freshman year. I met my best friends my freshman year. Also I was able to travel the world and the country at Michigan. Interning at Columbia University, and volunteering in Vietnam were experiences that I will treasure all of my life. As a foreign language major I also traveled to Germany. Michigan also has tons of opportunities to do research and I was able to be acknowledged for my work in two academic research papers as well as present twice at academic research forums.
UM Map & Location
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
503 Thompson Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Getting Around UM
Walkability
Excellent walkability. You do not need a car for this area.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Ann Arbor, MI
UM Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 28,243 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 6,496 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 44,514 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 4%
- African American: 5%
- Caucasian: 70%
- Asian: 13%
- Unknown and Other: 8%
| Latino | 4% |
|---|---|
| African American | 5% |
| Caucasian | 70% |
| Asian | 13% |
| Unknown and Other | 8% |
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