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The University of Michigan Ann Arbor, also known as U of M or UM or simply Michigan, is a top-ranked, coeducational, public research university in the state of Michigan, United states. It was founded in 1817. The university enrolls more than 50,000 students in over 550 academic programs. U.S. News and World Report (2009) ranked UM 26th among the "national universities". The university is organized into various academic divisions which include:
University of Michigan Ann Arbor's sports teams are nicknamed the Wolverines. They participate in the NCAA's Football Bowl Subdivision (formally Division I-A) and in the Big Ten Conference.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at University Of Michigan include music, mathematics, engineering, and liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to University Of Michigan in 2007, 50% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 590 to 690 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 630 and 730.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here University Of Michigan does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at University Of Michigan are higher than most.
The school, in 2007, had 41,042 students (39,199 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at University Of Michigan belong to the Big Ten Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
General Phone: (734) 764-1817
http://www.umich.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,345 | economics, political science, English literature, history, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, general studies, anthropology, ... |
| Engineering | 1,848 | mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, various engineering courses, civil engineering, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,181 | business management, accounting, organizational behavior, business and related services |
| Science | 824 | biology, call and molecular biology, chemistry, epidemiology, physics, biochemistry, biostatistics, molecular biology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 762 | psychology, psychology courses, child psychology |
| Medicine | 465 | medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, neuroscience, health professions, orthodontology, pharmaceutics and drug design, advanced dentistry, ... |
| Law | 405 | law, advanced legal research, international trade law, legal research |
| Family And Social Work | 387 | social work, public policy analysis, community organization, public administration, social service professions |
| Education And Teaching | 317 | education, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 302 | computer engineering, computer and info science, information science, computer support |
| Architecture And Planning | 277 | architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture |
| Music | 227 | music performance, music theory and composition, music history and theory, music, conducting, piano, various music studies, violin, guitar, and strings, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 223 | registered nursing, community nurse, neonatal nursing, surgical nurse, mental health nursing, nursing administration, various nursing |
| Medical Administration | 205 | health care administration, public health education, environmental health, occupational health, health and medical administrative, medical illustrator, pharmacy courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 204 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, nutrition sciences, athletic trainer |
| Mathematics | 197 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics courses, systems science and theory |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 152 | natural resources management, environmental studies, natural resources courses, conservation |
| Media | 151 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 83 | film studies, drawing, printmaking, multimedia, commercial art |
| Art Studies | 81 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 65 | philosophy, Jewish studies, Islamic studies, religion |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 61 | drama, dance, various performing arts, theatre design, playwriting and screenwriting |
| Fine Arts | 43 | art history and criticism, sculpture, fine arts studies, metal and jewelry, ceramics, textile arts |
| Medical Support And Technology | 30 | dental hygienist, dental services |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 16 | real estate |
| Design | 5 | illustration, graphic design, industrial design, design and visual communication |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Michigan in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5,941 | 130 |
| Master's degree | 3,347 | 149 |
| Doctor's degree | 789 | 111 |
| First-professional degree | 707 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 64 | 26 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 16 |
In 2007, University Of Michigan had a total enrollment of 41,042 students (39,199 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 63% |
| New York | 5% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
| Part-Time | 83 % |
University Of Michigan offers campus housing for 11,135 of its 39,199 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Ann Arbor, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 27,474 | 13,826 | 50% | 5,992 | 43% |
| Men | 13,970 | 6,806 | 49% | 2,955 | 43% |
| Women | 13,504 | 7,020 | 52% | 3,037 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 590 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 730 |
| ACT Verbal | 26 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 55% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 77% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,447 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,301 |
| Room and board | $ 8,190 |
| Room charge | $ 5,430 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,660 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,020 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Michigan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 232500)
University Of Michigan has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1,346 | 474 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 384 | 243 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1,606 | 1,076 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 90 | $172,198 | 23 | $168,995 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 38 | $120,235 | 32 | $110,917 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 45 | $98,588 | 44 | $88,896 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 18 | $90,817 | 24 | $75,409 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 437 | $54,790 | 204 | $51,045 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 628 | $79,747 | 328 | $72,036 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 648 | $138,632 | 194 | $127,637 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 278 | $91,301 | 185 | $85,155 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 282 | $81,802 | 187 | $75,635 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 112 | $49,697 | 154 | $46,953 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1,322 | $108,915 | 720 | $85,958 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Ten Conference |
| Basketball | Big Ten Conference |
| Baseball | Big Ten Conference |
| Track | Big Ten Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 268 | 213 | 481 |
| Football | 96 | 0 | 96 |
| Track | 18 | 33 | 51 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 111 | 166 | 277 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
Structural Engineering
Systems Engineering
Transportation and Highway Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Sculpture
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Anthropology, Other
Applied Economics
Arabic Language and Literature
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Demography and Population Studies
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
Hebrew Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Middle/Near Eastern/Semitic Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Modern Greek Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
South Asian Studies
Southeast Asian Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
MEDICINE
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dental Materials (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Oral Biology and Oral Pathology (MS, PhD)
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics (Cert, MS, PhD)
Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Pharmacy Administration/Policy/Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Conducting
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Drawing
Film/Cinema Studies
Intermedia/Multimedia
Printmaking
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Islamic Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Biotechnology
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Ecology
Epidemiology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Human/Medical Genetics
Immunology
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Physiology, General
Polymer Chemistry
Science, Technology and Society
Toxicology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Developmental and Child Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Michigan Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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