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University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI · Official website ↗

Public universityResearch university
16%
Admission rate
34,177
Undergraduates
$63,962
Tuition (U.S. out-of-state)
$36,613
Cost of attendance / yr
$92,832
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
1360–1530
SAT, middle 50% (approx.)
31–34
ACT, middle 50%

Public university: the tuition shown is the rate for U.S. students from other states. International students usually pay this rate or more, and need extra funds for health insurance and visa costs — check the college's international cost page.

Reference only. Automatically checked against the college's official pages on 2026-11-11; maintained by Jordan Lee, editor. Colleges can change policies at any time — confirm on the official page before you apply. Spotted an error? Tell us.

Financial aid & requirements for international students

Aid & admission for international applicantsNo need-based aid for international undergraduates
International students are not eligible for need-based institutional aid; only merit awards or outside funding.
Sources (2)
“international students on temporary visas are not eligible for financial aid, and are expected to pay the full cost of attendance.”
admissions.umich.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“international students on temporary visas are not eligible for financial aid, and should expect to pay the full cost of attendance.”
admissions.umich.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
Meets full financial needNo — does not promise to meet full need
SAT / ACT policyTest-optional (SAT/ACT may be submitted)
Source (2)
“SAT or ACT score, if available.”
admissions.umich.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Those who do not wish to have an ACT/SAT score considered as a part of their application should indicate that on the testing question within the application.”
admissions.umich.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
English proficiencyEnglish proficiency test required for non-native speakers
Sources (1)
“If you are a speaker of English as a second language, you will need to submit a test score that demonstrates your English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, MET, etc.).”
admissions.umich.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-11

Location

City / stateAnn Arbor, MI
SettingMidsize city
Nearest major airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), about 32 km in a straight line
MapView on OpenStreetMap ↗

Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

Cost, admission rate, test-score ranges and earnings come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). SAT range adds the 25th/75th-percentile section scores, so it is approximate. Scorecard earnings are for federal-aid recipients.

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