University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Admission
Acceptance Rate
15.64%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
47.34%
Freshmen Enrollment
7,278
SAT Scores
1,460
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 98,310 students have applied and 15,373 students have allowed to admit to University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (Acceptance rate: 15.64%). UM-Ann Arbor's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 47.34 % where 7,278 students have finally enrolled out of 15,373 admitted students.
UM-Ann Arbor acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of California-Berkeley and University of California-Los Angeles, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 23.87%).
UM-Ann Arbor enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 40.11%).
How to Apply to University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UM-Ann Arbor. UM-Ann Arbor offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.umich.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.umich.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://finaid.umich.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/umich |
| Veterans Tuition | https://vets.umich.edu/ |
| Athletic | https://mgoblue.com/news/2025/5/6/general-fourteen-university-of-michigan-varsity-teams-post-perfect-multiyear-scores-in-apr-report |
| Disability Service | https://ssd.umich.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UM-Ann Arbor and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is 1,460 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,450). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 1,460 | 33 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,450 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,144 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 3,697 students submitted SAT scores (51% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,460 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 680 | 720 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 680 | 740 | 780 |
| Total | 1,360 | 1,460 | 1,530 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 1,274 students submitted ACT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 31 | 33 | 34 |
| English | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 33 | 35 |
UM-Ann Arbor Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |