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University of Michigan-Flint

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI · City · 4,411 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Michigan-Flint is best known for offering the prestige and resources of a world-class University of Michigan education within a supportive, accessible, and close-knit regional campus. The university boasts exceptionally strong academic pathways, particularly through its renowned School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, and the cutting-edge College of Innovation and Technology. Student life is defined by a diverse and community-minded campus culture situated in the heart of downtown Flint, where undergraduates benefit from personalized faculty mentorship, modern on-campus housing, and impactful local civic engagement. Distinctively, UM-Flint sets itself apart by granting graduates a coveted U-M degree and direct entry into the massive, global "Go Blue" alumni network at a highly affordable tuition rate.


Wikipedia:The University of Michigan–Flint (UM-Flint) is a public university in Flint, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1956 as the Flint Senior College, it was initially established as a remote branch of the University of Michigan, offering upper-division undergraduate courses. The institution developed into a fully-fledged university and received accreditation in 1970. Subsequently, the name was changed to the University of Michigan–Flint. It continues to adhere to the policies of the University of Michigan Board of Regents without having a separate governing board.

Location
Flint, MI, 48502-1950 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
58 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$20,915
Out-of-state COA
$34,531
Avg net price
$7,007
Room & board
$14,042
In-state tuition
$14,704
Out-of-state tuition
$28,320
Books & supplies
$700/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$1,517
$30–48k
$2,386
$48–75k
$3,752
$75–110k
$9,167
$110k+
$12,333
Admissions
Admit rate
70%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1102
Reading 500633
Math 470610
ACT midpoint
25
Composite 1924
English 1624
Math 1924
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

University of Michigan-Flint accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
4-yr on-time completion
21%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
45%
Transferred
5%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
49%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,453
Median earnings (10yr)
$53,230
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,614$31,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$42,500
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
39%
First-generation
37%
Median family income
$32,758
Independent students
42%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
28%
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
6%
Black
15%
Asian
3%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,453
10 years after entry
$53,230
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing277
Psychology, General90
Biology, General44
Health and Medical Administrative Services40
Mechanical Engineering38
Business Administration, Management and Operations38
Accounting and Related Services35
Computer Science34
Finance and Financial Management Services31
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions28
Social Work26
Marketing26
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods23
Communication and Media Studies21
Information Science/Studies21
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General20
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Institutional
Endowment
$178M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
57%
Avg faculty salary
$10,504/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,896
Federal loan rate
43%

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