The Scoop
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is widely considered one of the finest public universities in the world. With approximately 47,000 students, Michigan offers exceptional programs across nearly every discipline, with particular strength in engineering, business (Ross), law, medicine, and the liberal arts. The university's research expenditures consistently rank among the highest of any institution, public or private.
Campus life at Michigan is defined by a combination of academic intensity, passionate Wolverine athletics — especially football at the Big House, the largest stadium in the Western Hemisphere — and a vibrant, walkable college town in Ann Arbor. The university's alumni network is one of the largest and most influential in the world. Admissions are highly selective, particularly for out-of-state students, and Michigan attracts students who want the depth and resources of a world-class research university with the tradition, community, and spirit of a great American campus.
