November 2025
The Michigan Almanac
Consolidated Data Resource for the
University of Michigan-Ann
Arbor Campus
The University of Michigan remains one of the nation’s premier public institutions. Consistently ranked among the top three U.S. public universities, our research fuels life-saving medical advances, sustainable energy solutions, and innovative technologies benefiting communities nationwide. With 676,000+ alumni, exceptional faculty and staff, and a devotion to student success, U-M continues to be a powerful force for positive change.
admissions & enrollment
Advancing Academic Excellence
39% of Fall 2024 first-year students had a 4.0 GPA, compared with 21% for Fall 2014.
Affordability
Making U-M an Affordable Choice
Beginning Fall 2025, Michigan families with incomes of $125,000 and under will qualify for free tuition.
Graduate Education
U.S. News and World Report ranks more than 100 of U-M's graduate programs in the top ten.
Student Success
Retention rate of first-year undergraduates
Addressing Critical Workforce Needs
With more than 278,000 alumni and over 51,000 employees living and working across Michigan, U-M's influence is felt statewide.
Faculty & Staff
Leaders & Best
328 U-M faculty members have been elected to one or more National Academies since 1966
High-impact Teaching & Learning
of 2024 graduating seniors reported significant gains in their academic skills and knowledge.
Research & Innovation
inventions reported by U-M faculty, staff and students since Fiscal Year 2014
Public Service
Dedicated to Public Service
U-M spends the second most on public service, according to IPEDS data