UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI 34,177 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top PublicBig Ten
Accept
15.6%
Yield
47.3%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1360–1530
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
680–750
SAT Math (mid 50%)
680–780
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
31–34
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTEAverage unweighted 3.9.
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA | Nov 1 | — | EA: Nov 1 |
| RD | Feb 1 | — | RD: Feb 1 |
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$63,962
Total COA
$84,164
Avg need-based aid
$26,354
Avg merit award
$7,536
Net price after avg need aid
$57,810
Michigan meets 98% of demonstrated need on average.
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Michigan's AP Policy
The University of Michigan awards credit for AP exams with scores of 4 or 5 in most subjects. The amount of credit and placement varies by department and college. Some departments grant credit for a score of 3. A maximum of 30 credits can be applied towards a degree in the Ross School of Business.
Min score
3
Credit cap
30 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
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What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankNot Considered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresImportant
- Application essayImportant
- RecommendationsImportant
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Distilled Themes
Purpose-Driven Education and Student ExperienceCommunity Health Support, Prevention, and PerformanceFaculty and Staff Engagement and ExperienceResearch, Scholarship, Discovery, and Artificial IntelligenceArts & Creative ExpressionInnovation, Partnerships, and Economic Development
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Michigan is looking for students with a strong academic record, particularly in challenging courses, who can also demonstrate their character and potential to contribute to the university community.
- 02They value students who have a clear sense of purpose and have already taken initiative in their areas of interest.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence through a rigorous high school curriculum.
- 02Showcase your leadership potential and engagement in extracurricular activities.
- 03Write a compelling application essay that reflects your unique voice and aspirations.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A generic application that doesn't show a genuine interest in the University of Michigan
- A lack of challenging coursework in high school
- Weak letters of recommendation
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
BusinessEngineeringSocial SciencesPsychologyComputer and Information Sciences
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 31, 2025
Early Action
Non-binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Jan 31, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Feb 1, 2026
→ Apr 15, 2026
Early Decision II
Not offered
—
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
—
Rolling Admission
Not offered
—
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)
TrackedWeight: Considered
The University of Michigan considers applicant interest, but it is not a major factor in their holistic review process.
What they watch
- “Why us” essay specificity
Coach action
Focus on crafting a strong application with excellent academics and a compelling 'Why Us' essay; other interest signals are less important.
Provenance