U-M Office of Undergraduate Admissions

About Michigan

2009 Freshman Class Profile

  • 29,965 Applications
  • 14,970 Admissions
  • 6,079 Enrolled
  • High School GPA:
    • 27% of students with a 4.0 GPA
    • 51% of students with a 3.9 GPA or higher
    • 66% of students with a 3.8 GPA or higher
    • 85% of students with a 3.6 GPA or higher
  • High School Class Ranking
    • 27% in top 1%
    • 77% in top 5%
    • 94% in top 10%
    • 99% in top 20%
  • Middle 50th Percentile of the Admitted Class:
    • ACT Composite of 28–32
    • ACT English of 28–34
    • ACT Math of 27–33
    • ACT Combined English/Writing of 26–31
    • SAT Total of 1940–2190
    • SAT Critical Reading 620–730
    • SAT Math 660–770
    • SAT Writing 630–730
    • HS GPA 3.7-4.0
  • AP and/or IB Credit was granted to over 3000 new freshmen

Freshman Admissions Criteria

  • High school grades
  • Curriculum choices
  • ACT or SAT scores
  • Extracurricular achievements and leadership
  • Special skills and talents
  • Unique personal background
  • Counselor and teacher recommendations
  • TOEFL / IELTS / MELAB (for speakers of English as a second language)

Application Process

  • Three convenient methods of applying- apply directly on-line, print out a pdf application, or request a hard-copy from your high school counselor Deadline for fall freshmen is February 1- a complete list of all freshman deadlines is also available
  • The University of Michigan uses a modified rolling admissions process. We will communicate admissions decisions on a periodic basis beginning in late fall through early spring. We will make final decisions on all complete files by mid-April.
  • Early fall application is STRONGLY recommended

A Distinguished University

Diverse Student Body

  • Students come from all 50 states and 120 countries.
  • 66% of undergraduates are Michigan residents.
  • 4% of undergraduates attend part-time.
  • 96% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.
  • 84% of freshmen graduate within five years.
  • 82% of U-M graduates who apply to law school are admitted.
  • U-M graduates’ rate of acceptance into medical school exceeds the national average by 7%
  • Freshmen from over 1650 different high schools
  • 25% of undergraduates are African American, Hispanic American, Native American, or Asian American
  • 4% are international students
  • Ratio of undergraduate men to women approximately 50/50
  • Student body of 26,208 undergraduates and 15,466 graduate and professional students (2009)

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