University of Michigan--Ann Arbor

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Robert H. Lurie Engineering Center
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Students
2,921
enrolled (full-time)
263
enrolled (part-time)
Tuition
$22,518
per year (full-time, in-state)
$41,914
per year (full-time, out-of-state)
$1,178
per credit (part-time, in-state)
$2,251
per credit (part-time, out-of-state)

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The College of Engineering at University of Michigan--Ann Arbor has a rolling application deadline. The application fee is $65 for U.S. residents and $75 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $22,518 per year (in-state); full-time: $41,914 per year (out-of-state); part-time: $1,178 per credit (in-state); and part-time: $2,251 per credit (out-of-state). The 2012 Ph.D. student-faculty ratio is 4.3:1. The College of Engineering at University of Michigan--Ann Arbor has 366 full-time faculty on staff.

The University of Michigan College of Engineering has curriculums for master’s, doctoral, and interdisciplinary programs, and classes emphasize project-based learning. Prospective graduate students can get a feel for the College at the annual Engineering Graduate Symposium, held each November. For current graduate students, it’s a chance to present research projects, find faculty advisers, and hear from featured speakers.

Outside of class, engineering students can bond and relax at schoolwide events like the CoE Bowling Challenge and periodic luncheons. Each academic program coordinates its own student activities as well. Graduate students can get additional support through the Just ASK program, which stands for Alumni Sharing Knowledge. College alumni can volunteer to mentor current students, either in person or through mail, E-mail, or phone calls.

Graduate students can live in a designated residence area on the university campus, also home to faculty members, staff, and families. Space ranges from efficiency and economy units to three-bedroom apartments. The university is located in Ann Arbor, Mich., a bustling college town full of shopping, dining, and nightlife options.

Admissions

Application deadline (U.S. residents) rolling
Application fee (U.S. residents) $65
Application deadline (international students) rolling
Application fee (international students) $75

Academics

Full-time faculty 366
Ph.D. student/faculty ratio 4.3:1

Student Body

Enrollment (full-time) 2,921
Gender distribution (full-time)
Gender distribution (full-time)

Cost

Tuition

Full-time: $22,518 per year (in-state)
Full-time: $41,914 per year (out-of-state)
Part-time: $1,178 per credit (in-state)
Part-time: $2,251 per credit (out-of-state)

Required fees $189 per year

* Engineering School Overview details based on 2012 data

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