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| #95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $18,079 Michigan Residents $44,850 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $21,772 Michigan Residents $41,848 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $9,950 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 84.80% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 18.32% | Yield | |
| High School GPA Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 52,089 | Total Enrollment | |
| 41,234 | Undergraduate | |
| 10,855 | Graduate | |
| 2,681 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduate Rate | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 3,583 | Number of faculty | |
| $122,284 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.