University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Acceptance Rate
Ann Arbor, Michigan · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 87,632
- Admitted
- 15,722
- Yield
- 47.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · School-reported CDS 2024–25 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's acceptance rate has fallen from 32.2% in 2014–15 to 17.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 49,776 to 87,632 (+76%) over that period.
Its 17.9% rate makes University of Michigan-Ann Arbor more selective than about 95% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 98%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (19.8% for women vs 16.1% for men, a 3.7-point gap). University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 47.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Reported by University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in its Common Data Set, one year ahead of the latest federal figures. Source ↗
- Applicants
- 98,310
- Admitted
- 15,373
- Acceptance
- 15.6%
- Yield
- —
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 49,776 | 16,047 | 32.2% | 6,505 |
| 2015–16 | 51,797 | 13,611 | 26.3% | 6,092 |
| 2016–17 | 55,504 | 15,871 | 28.6% | 6,689 |
| 2017–18 | 59,886 | 15,871 | 26.5% | 6,879 |
| 2018–19 | 64,917 | 14,818 | 22.8% | 6,695 |
| 2019–20 | 64,972 | 14,883 | 22.9% | 6,830 |
| 2020–21 | 65,021 | 16,974 | 26.1% | 6,879 |
| 2021–22 | 79,743 | 16,071 | 20.2% | 7,290 |
| 2022–23 | 84,289 | 14,914 | 17.7% | 7,050 |
| 2023–24 | 87,632 | 15,722 | 17.9% | 7,466 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 44,025 | 8,715 | 19.8% |
| Men | 43,607 | 7,007 | 16.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 670–750 | 52% |
| SAT Math | 680–780 | |
| ACT Composite | 31–34 | 18% |
How University of Michigan compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's acceptance rate?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's acceptance rate is 17.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (15,722 admitted of 87,632 applicants).
Is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor test optional?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor received 87,632 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 15,722.
What SAT score do you need for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
Admitted students at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor typically scored 670–750 on SAT Reading/Writing and 680–780 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor getting harder to get into?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 32.2% in 2014–15 to 17.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://umich.edu/.