University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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U-M Ann Arbor at a Glance

Burton Tower

Burton Tower Burton Tower (aka the clocktower) is in the center, with Hill Auditorium on the left, and Rackham in the far right
Location:
Ann Arbor, MI
Setting:
Mid-sized city
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$11,837
Out-of-State Tuition:
$34,937
Room & Board:
$9,192
Full-Time Undergrads:
25,342
Part-Time Undergrads:
866
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.umich.edu
Admissions Website:
www.admissions.umich.edu
Financial Aid Website:
www.finaid.umich.edu
Application Deadline:
February 1
Acceptance Rate:
51 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1840–2150
Average ACT Scores:
27–31

Best Things

  • 900 student organizations
  • Academic schedule and great classes
  • Football Saturdays
  • Diverse social life
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Secluded North Campus
  • Cost of living and tuition (one of the most expensive public schools)
  • Long and cold winters/so much snow!
  • Parking or lack thereof
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Engineering
  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Business Management
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Despite small drawbacks, like weather and a high cost of living, students agree that the overall experience at the University of Michigan can't be beat.

Most would choose the school all over again if they had the option and love the life they lead at the University. They acknowledge that you can't go wrong with a Michigan education. The University ranks highly in almost every area of study, and there's an immense amount of school spirit. Alumni are proud and numerous, and students enjoy the experience they receive from the University. 

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Computers at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

agerk

Psychology '15

4.6
A

Many Computers to Work With

There are many computers to work on such as in the Fish bowl, and pretty much every dorm has their own community learning center. Many of the computers are the large desktop macs. However, the printing can be very stingy.

May 21, 2012

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Weather at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

agerk

Psychology '15

3.8
B+

Not Bad

Coming from California, I excepted the weather to be terrible. Although it did snow a lot, I almost liked the snow better because it was prettier outside and less of a hassle than rain.

May 21, 2012

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Diversity at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

agerk

Psychology '15

3.1
B-

Little in Greek Life

Although the campus might be diverse as a whole, if your in Greek Life, diversity is minimal. Greek life is dominated by those who are Jewish and is otherwise mainly made up of rich white people.

May 21, 2012

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User rating for University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is 4.6 out of 5 based on 972 user reviews.

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