University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
One of the top public research universities in the country, in Ann Arbor, with strength across nearly every field — engineering, business (Ross), and the liberal arts all carry serious national reputations, backed by one of the largest research budgets of any university. The Big House (over 100,000 seats) and the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry make football the clear centerpiece of fall social life, backed by a large, well-established Greek scene.
18%
Acceptance rate
1340–1530
SAT range
31–34
ACT range
3.88
Average GPA
32,000
Undergrads
$17,786/yr
In-state tuition
$57,273/yr
Out-of-state tuition
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