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University of Michigan

University of Michigan

LocationAnn Arbor

Acceptance rate34.0% acceptance rateResults count15,322 results

About

The University of Michigan, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a prestigious public research university known for its top-ranked academic programs and rich tradition of excellence in research and education. It is home to renowned schools such as the Ross School of Business, the Law School, and the Medical School, all of which are recognized for their innovation and impact in their respective fields. Michigan's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, coupled with its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, enhances its reputation as a global leader in higher education.

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Decision Breakdown

Accepted
5,217
36.7% of decisions
Rejected
6,616
46.5% of decisions
Interview
1,347
9.5% of decisions
Wait Listed
1,037
7.3% of decisions

Average Scores

Avg UGPA
3.76
Avg GRE Quant
209
Avg GRE Verbal
198
Avg GRE Writing
4.8

Year-over-Year Comparison

by calendar year
Decision20252024
Accepted304 (30.7%)269 (29.1%)
Rejected529 (53.4%)447 (48.4%)
Interview99 (10.0%)108 (11.7%)
Wait Listed58 (5.9%)99 (10.7%)

Popular Programs

  • 1
    Economics849 results
  • 2
    Physics538 results
  • 3
    Computer Science469 results
  • 4
    Mechanical Engineering464 results
  • 5
    Political Science395 results

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SchoolProgramAdded OnDecision
University of Michigan
Social WorkMasters
Jun 22, 2026
Accepted on Mar 02
Total comments
Accepted on Mar 02
Fall 2026
American
GPA 3.90
University of Michigan
Business AdministrationPhD
Apr 21, 2026
Rejected on Apr 21
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 21
Fall 2026
International
GPA 3.89
University of Michigan
Aerospace EngineeringPhD
Apr 20, 2026
Rejected on Apr 20
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 20
Fall 2026
American

#fiwb

University of Michigan
BioinformaticsMasters
Apr 15, 2026
Accepted on Mar 27
Total comments
Accepted on Mar 27
Fall 2026
American
GPA 3.66
University of Michigan
Aerospace EngineeringPhD
Apr 14, 2026
Rejected on Apr 14
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 14
Fall 2026
International
GPA 3.96
University of Michigan
Aerospace EngineeringPhD
Apr 14, 2026
Rejected on Apr 14
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 14
Fall 2026
International
GPA 3.34

A few sad

University of Michigan
Aerospace EngineeringPhD
Apr 11, 2026
Rejected on Apr 10
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 10
Fall 2026
American
GPA 3.80

Rejected from PhD but offered admission to MSE.

University of Michigan
Biomedical EngineeringPhD
Apr 10, 2026
Rejected on Apr 10
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 10
Fall 2026
American
GPA 3.72

Interviewed with 2 professors during virtual visit/interview week, did not get invited to the in-person event.

University of Michigan
Aerospace EngineeringMasters
Apr 10, 2026
Accepted on Apr 10
Total comments
Accepted on Apr 10
Fall 2026
American
GPA 3.58

Applied for electric propulsion PhD, got into masters. Three years of lab work, in progress research paper. Wishing the best to those still waiting for decisions, it’s a crazy year.

University of Michigan
Civil EngineeringPhD
Apr 09, 2026
Rejected on Apr 08
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 08
Fall 2026
International
GPA 3.40