by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor came in at $17,736 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $60,946. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $332 in-state and $332 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,404 | $60,614 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Total | $17,736 | $60,946 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will University of Michigan-Ann Arbor cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how University of Michigan-Ann Arbor tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in higher than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,850 | $52,904 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,404 | $55,002 |
| One Year Ago | $16,896 | $57,740 |
| Most Recent Year | $17,404 | $60,614 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at U-M has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 5.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $63,979 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.11%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $18,288. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.62%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $63,758.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $18,288 | $63,758 |
| In 2 Years | $18,857 | $66,700 |
| In 3 Years | $19,443 | $69,778 |
| In 4 Years | $20,048 | $72,998 |
| In 5 Years | $20,671 | $76,367 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $273,234, or close to $76,636 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, see the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Financial Aid page.
