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CAMPUS · ANN ARBOR, MI · PUBLIC

University of Michigan

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
17.9%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Transfer Admission Overview

Transfer data for UMich is limited, but highly selective schools generally accept very few transfers. If you're set on UMich, consider applying as a freshman or exploring articulation agreements at feeder schools.

17.9%
Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to University of Michigan: Step by Step

1
Research Requirements
Check University of Michigan's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.
2
Maintain a Strong GPA
Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.
3
Complete Prerequisites
Take the general education and major prerequisites that University of Michigan expects.
4
Write a Compelling Essay
Explain why you want to transfer and why University of Michigan specifically.
5
Get Strong Recommendations
Ask professors who know your work well.
6
Apply on Time
Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

University of Michigan Transfer FAQs

What is University of Michigan's transfer acceptance rate?
University of Michigan does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 17.9%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.
What GPA do I need to transfer to University of Michigan?
With a 17.9% freshman acceptance rate, University of Michigan typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.7+ with strong A's in transferable coursework. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.
When are University of Michigan transfer application deadlines?
Most US colleges including University of Michigan accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check University of Michigan's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Michigan is not affiliated with DeepColleges.