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
Economics, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Behavioral Neuroscience
Experimental Psychology
157
352.6
548.2
743.8
939.4
1135
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
- Architecture 72
Area
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 17
- Women's Studies 17
- Asian Studies/Civilization 17
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 8
- Women's Studies 8
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 8
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 8
- Asian Studies/Civilization 7
- African-American/Black Studies 5
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies 3
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 2
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 1
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies 1
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies 1
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies 0
- Western European Studies 0
- Russian Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 305
- Molecular Biology 171
- Neuroscience 159
- Biochemistry 68
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 46
- Microbiology, General 34
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11
- Molecular Biology 9
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 8
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 7
- Biophysics 6
- Biophysics 6
- Biochemistry 3
- Botany/Plant Biology 3
- Neuroscience 3
Business
- Business Administration and Management, General 608
- Organizational Behavior Studies 47
- Organizational Behavior Studies 5
Communication
- Communication and Media Studies, Other 209
- Communication and Media Studies, Other 22
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 1135
- Information Science/Studies 208
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 90
- Informatics 11
- Informatics 1
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 0
Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching 26
- Elementary Education and Teaching 18
- Music Teacher Education 7
- Urban Education and Leadership 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 277
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 150
- Industrial Engineering 141
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 128
- Computer Engineering, General 114
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 100
- Chemical Engineering 81
- Civil Engineering, General 49
- Materials Engineering 33
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 28
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 19
- Nuclear Engineering 15
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 15
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 14
- Engineering, General 0
- Engineering Science 0
- Geological/Geophysical Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Audio Engineering Technology/Technician 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 69
- English Language and Literature, General 28
- Creative Writing 18
- Creative Writing 4
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 59
- Spanish Language and Literature 34
- German Language and Literature 19
- Linguistics 18
- Linguistics 12
- French Language and Literature 7
- French Language and Literature 5
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 5
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 5
- German Language and Literature 4
- Italian Language and Literature 2
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 2
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 2
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
- Italian Language and Literature 1
- Comparative Literature 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Latin Language and Literature 1
- Latin Language and Literature 1
- Polish Language and Literature 1
- Polish Language and Literature 1
- Modern Greek Language and Literature 1
- Comparative Literature 0
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 0
- Russian Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 181
- Public Health, Other 105
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 42
- Pharmaceutical Sciences 34
- Athletic Training/Trainer 0
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 0
- Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs 0
History
- History, General 78
- History, General 23
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- General Studies 54
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 4
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 161
- Statistics, General 84
- Mathematics, General 47
- Statistics, General 38
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Cognitive Science, General 126
- Data Science, General 103
- International/Globalization Studies 86
- Data Science, General 44
- International/Globalization Studies 35
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics 30
- Cognitive Science, General 29
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics 8
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 8
- Ancient Studies/Civilization 7
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology 3
- Ancient Studies/Civilization 1
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology 1
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies 0
- Earth Systems Science 0
- Human Computer Interaction 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 109
- Environmental Studies 28
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 0
Parks
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 166
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 121
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 31
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 36
- Philosophy 15
- Jewish/Judaic Studies 2
- Jewish/Judaic Studies 1
- Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
- Geology/Earth Science, General 52
- Physics, General 38
- Chemistry, General 29
- Physics, General 21
- Astronomy 18
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other 13
- Astronomy 3
- Geology/Earth Science, General 2
- Chemistry, General 2
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 0
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 0
Psychology
- Behavioral Neuroscience 326
- Experimental Psychology 320
- Experimental Psychology 47
- Behavioral Neuroscience 19
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Public Policy Analysis, General 77
Social Sciences
- Economics, General 651
- Political Science and Government, General 237
- Sociology, General 105
- Economics, General 80
- Anthropology, General 41
- Political Science and Government, General 40
- Sociology, General 14
- Anthropology, Other 9
- Anthropology, General 5
- Social Sciences, General 4
- Social Sciences, General 4
- Anthropology, Other 1
Visual And Performing Arts
- Art/Art Studies, General 140
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 75
- Music Performance, General 72
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 34
- Musical Theatre 21
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 12
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 12
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 11
- Dance, General 8
- Music, General 7
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 7
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other 6
- Music Theory and Composition 6
- Jazz/Jazz Studies 5
- Music History, Literature, and Theory 5
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
- Industrial and Product Design 1
- Music Technology 0
- Graphic Design 0
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 0
- Jewelry Arts 0
- Printmaking 0
- Illustration 0
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 0
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts 0
- Sculpture 0
- Drawing 0
- Woodwind Instruments 0
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