# University of Michigan

#### **Admissions Numbers**

* 27 VetLink applicants matriculated
* Effective for the 2025 application cycle, U-M will be test-optional
* <15% veterans applied first year\*
* 95% veterans applied as transfer\*
* 3.63 Average GPA of VetLink applicants\*

  (\*applicant reported)

#### **How to Apply**

Application available on Common App

* Official transcripts (high school & college)
* School Report
* Teacher Evaluation
* Essays
* Standardized test scores (Optional)
* Application fee (Waiver available)

#### Admissions Deadlines&#x20;

* Winter Term Application Deadline: October 1
* Early Action Application Deadline: November 1
* Fall Term Application Deadline: February 1

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Demographics</strong> </td><td>44,797 enrolled undergraduate students</td><td>49% Males // 51% Females</td><td>14% first-generation college students</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Academics</strong></td><td>275+ degree programs</td><td>15:1 student-faculty ratio</td><td>54% of classes have fewer than 20 students</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Top Academic Programs</strong></td><td>Computer and Information Sciences</td><td>Business Administration and Management</td><td>Economics</td><td>Behavioral Neuroscience</td><td>Mechanical Engineering</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### Financial Aid & Scholarships

* $35,386 Cost of attendance for full time Undergraduate programs \*(in-state resident)
* $76,230 Cost of attendance for full time Undergraduate programs \*(out-of-state resident)
* In-state tuition offered to veterans, reservists, and active duty service members
* 100% of demonstrated financial need of eligible Michigan residents
* Yellow Ribbon participant
* \~66% of first year students receive financial aid

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#### Veterans Campus Life&#x20;

* Veterans and Military Services program will help you transition to U-M while multiple student organizations will help you connect, learn, and find your place within our campus.
* PAVE peer mentoring program - links veterans with a student who is a veteran or serving in the military to provide you resources, guidance, and support through transition to U-M
* Priority class registration - allows veterans, active duty military, National Guard, and drilling reservists to register for classes first to ensure you get the classes you need when you need them

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Knowledge in Action</strong> </td><td>1,500+ undergraduate students involved in research partnerships with more than 800 research advisors through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program</td><td>200+ study abroad programs on six continents</td><td>600+ global initiative sites</td><td>A top school for Fulbright grant recipients and Peace Corps Volunteers</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alumni &#x26; Outcomes</strong> </td><td>659,000+ Active Alumni Worldwide</td><td>93.3% Graduation Rate</td><td>89% LSA graduates are employed or continuing their education</td><td>92.3% of Public Policy graduates are employed or continuing their education</td><td>91% of School of Music, Theater &#x26; Dance graduates are employed or continuing their education</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### More Resources

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