University of Michigan
Academics
How strong are the academics at University of Michigan?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
31
Average class size
82%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Michigan has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
638
10-19
1,620
20-29
818
30-39
260
40-49
182
50-99
515
100+
328
Honors Programs
University of Michigan has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Michigan's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Michigan:
97%
First-year retention rate
82%
4-year grad rate
93%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Michigan's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Economics, General
Behavioral Neuroscience
Experimental Psychology
170.6
357.08
543.56
730.04
916.52
1103
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
- Architecture 68
Area
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 22
- Women's Studies 14
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 10
- Asian Studies/Civilization 9
- African-American/Black Studies 6
- Russian Studies 1
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies 1
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 1
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies 0
- Western European Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 234
- Neuroscience 183
- Molecular Biology 177
- Biochemistry 71
- Microbiology, General 28
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 27
- Biophysics 12
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 9
- Botany/Plant Biology 4
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 0
Business
- Business Administration and Management, General 613
- Organizational Behavior Studies 45
Communication
- Communication and Media Studies, Other 187
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 1103
- Information Science/Studies 172
- Informatics 7
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 0
Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching 37
- Elementary Education and Teaching 22
- Music Teacher Education 11
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 239
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 138
- Industrial Engineering 138
- Computer Engineering, General 104
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 103
- Chemical Engineering 97
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 96
- Civil Engineering, General 55
- Materials Engineering 44
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 29
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 25
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 20
- Nuclear Engineering 17
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 2
- Engineering, General 0
- Engineering Science 0
- Geological/Geophysical Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Audio Engineering Technology/Technician 8
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 95
- Creative Writing 18
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 36
- German Language and Literature 25
- Linguistics 17
- Comparative Literature 8
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 8
- French Language and Literature 4
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 3
- Russian Language and Literature 2
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
- Modern Greek Language and Literature 1
- Italian Language and Literature 1
- Latin Language and Literature 1
- Polish Language and Literature 0
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 173
- Public Health, Other 94
- Pharmaceutical Sciences 45
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 33
- Athletic Training/Trainer 12
- Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs 0
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 0
History
- History, General 84
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- General Studies 49
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 3
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 162
- Statistics, General 73
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Cognitive Science, General 111
- International/Globalization Studies 110
- Data Science, General 104
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics 36
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 8
- Ancient Studies/Civilization 2
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology 2
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies 0
- Human Computer Interaction 0
- Earth Systems Science 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 111
Parks
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 128
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 120
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 31
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 19
- Religion/Religious Studies 0
- Jewish/Judaic Studies 0
Physical Sciences
- Physics, General 54
- Geology/Earth Science, General 51
- Chemistry, General 43
- Astronomy 16
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other 10
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 0
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 0
Psychology
- Behavioral Neuroscience 353
- Experimental Psychology 326
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Public Policy Analysis, General 77
Social Sciences
- Economics, General 522
- Political Science and Government, General 191
- Sociology, General 110
- Anthropology, General 31
- Anthropology, Other 13
- Social Sciences, General 6
Visual And Performing Arts
- Art/Art Studies, General 144
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 82
- Music Performance, General 69
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 28
- Musical Theatre 18
- Dance, General 15
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 15
- Music History, Literature, and Theory 15
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other 13
- Music, General 8
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 5
- Music Theory and Composition 5
- Music Technology 2
- Industrial and Product Design 0
- Graphic Design 0
- Illustration 0
- Drawing 0
- Sculpture 0
- Printmaking 0
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 0
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts 0
- Jewelry Arts 0
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 0
- Jazz/Jazz Studies 0
- Woodwind Instruments 0
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