15.6%
Acceptance Rate
$17,736
Avg Cost (In-State)
$60,946
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
93.2%
Graduation Rate
34,177
Total Enrollment
What they weigh most
Source: Common Data Set
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
February 1
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
2
Letters of Rec
1
Application Fee
$75
Interview
Not required
Essays: One required personal essay (650 words) plus one required supplemental essay (300-550 words) on why Michigan and chosen major/school
Note: Counselor recommendation required in addition to one teacher letter of recommendation
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$73,762
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$83,648
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
93%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $113,634 | $172,904 | 811 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $93,674 | $144,654 | 580 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | $31,568 | $67,537 | 533 |
| Economics. | $68,416 | $110,552 | 436 |
| Political Science and Government. | $39,702 | $77,480 | 284 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $82,823 | $105,888 | 277 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $50,556 | $79,648 | 237 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $75,458 | $82,265 | 207 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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