University of Michigan--Ann Arbor

Engineering School Overview

U.S. News Rankings

Ranking score and category

Rank Category Name #9 Best Engineering Schools

Specialties #5 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Locked in Biomedical / Bioengineering Locked in Chemical #8 in Civil #7 in Computer Engineering #7 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications #6 in Environmental / Environmental Health #2 in Industrial / Manufacturing #7 in Materials #5 in Mechanical #1 in Nuclear

Engineering School Overview

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)	N/A
Application fee (international students)	$75

Academics

Full-time faculty	353
Ph.D. student/faculty ratio	4.3 - High

Student Body

Enrollment (full-time)	2,618
Gender distribution (full-time)

Cost

Tuition
Full-time: $20,256 per year (in-state) Full-time: $38,116 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $1,442 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $2,434 per credit (out-of-state)
Required fees	$189 per year

* Engineering School Overview details based on 2010 data