University of Michigan

Private College · Located in Ann Arbor, MI · VetLink Partner since 2019

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

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

Demographics

44,797 enrolled undergraduate students

49% Males // 51% Females

14% first-generation college students

Academics

275+ degree programs

15:1 student-faculty ratio

54% of classes have fewer than 20 students

Top Academic Programs

Computer and Information Sciences

Business Administration and Management

Economics

Behavioral Neuroscience

Mechanical Engineering

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

Veterans Campus Life

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

Knowledge in Action

1,500+ undergraduate students involved in research partnerships with more than 800 research advisors through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program

200+ study abroad programs on six continents

600+ global initiative sites

A top school for Fulbright grant recipients and Peace Corps Volunteers

Alumni & Outcomes

659,000+ Active Alumni Worldwide

93.3% Graduation Rate

89% LSA graduates are employed or continuing their education

92.3% of Public Policy graduates are employed or continuing their education

91% of School of Music, Theater & Dance graduates are employed or continuing their education