The Michigan Almanac

Annual Consolidated Information 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 innovations including life-saving medical advances, sustainable energy solutions, and innovative technologies benefiting communities nationwide. The outstanding quality of our 19 schools and colleges, internationally recognized faculty, and departments with 267 undergraduate and 421 graduate-level degree programs make us a leading university advancing academic excellence. 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.

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admissions & enrollment

Advancing Academic Excellence

U-M prepares the next generation of Michigan leaders. 18,429 undergraduate, 4,164 academic master’s/doctoral, and 1,100 professional students from Michigan enrolled in Fall 2025.

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Value of a U-M Degree

Enduring Value & Impact

On average, U-M graduates earn more over their lifetime than the average of graduates from other public and private universities.

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Graduate Education

U.S. News and World Report ranks more than 100 of U-M’s graduate programs in the top ten.

The U-M research community enables the commercial advancement of ideas that move our world forward

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,Invention Reports,License/Option Agreements,U.S. Patents Issued
2016,428,173,135
2017,444,173,172
2018,484,218,169
2019,502,232,198
2020,522,268,163
2021,502,287,169
2022,433,278,143
2023,580,311,354
2024,615,273,399
2025,673,326,472

Faculty & Staff

Leaders & Best

328 U-M faculty members have been elected to one or more National Academies since 1966

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Space & Sustainability

Supporting healthy, resilient and vibrant communities

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Addressing Critical Workforce Needs