University of Michigan
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Michigan?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Michigan, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Michigan?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Michigan accepted 16% of applicants. We classify this as very selective.
In the most recent year, 98,310 people applied and 15,373 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Michigan:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 47% ended up enrolling at University of Michigan, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Michigan by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Michigan considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- First Generation
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Extracurricular Activities
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Michigan?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Michigan as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.9.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Michigan. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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