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University of Michigan Medical School

University of Michigan Medical School

Ann Arbor, MI / School Detail
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APPLICATION FEE
$95
Tuition In State
$58,662
Tuition Out of State
$79,500
Average GPA
3.86
AVERAGE MCAT
515

School Overview

Degrees
MD
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
168
Founding Year
1848
Accreditation Year
1942
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $416,866
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for UMich using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Near national average cost of living

Ann Arbor, MI is close to the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment keeps the $3,000 monthly allowance at about $2,970 per month. Treat this as a city-level budgeting estimate, not the school's official cost of attendance.

Environment: Urban

Situated in a moderately accessible neighborhood, UMich offers a mix of walking and biking options. Students may find that many daily needs are reachable without a car, though longer trips still benefit from alternative transportation.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 9% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for UMich

1. Motivation and Fit
For MD applicants: How do you hope to impact medicine and improve patient care in the future, and why do you need a medical degree to fulfill these goals? (For MSTP applicants, describe why you are...
2. Career Goals and Future Aspirations
Please describe the impact of your identity and experiences on your growth and development, and how they may impact your career as a physician.
3. Motivation and Fit
Describe your experience advancing inclusion and how you envision contributing to our community’s mission.
4. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine
Outside of medicine, tell us what you are curious about or have chosen to explore.
5. Career Goals and Future Aspirations
How do you hope to impact medicine and improve patient care in the future, and why do you need a medical degree to achieve these goals? (1500 characters) - OR - If you are applying to the Medical...
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About the School

The Medical School has been recognized nationally as a premiere site for state-of-the-art research activities, innovative medical education and pioneering clinical care since its inception in 1848. The first professional school at the University of Michigan, the Medical School, admitted its first class of 91 students in 1850 and has awarded almost 18,000 M.D. degrees in the past 150 years as well as educating thousands of residents and biomedical researchers.

Curriculum

In 1990 the University of Michigan Medical School began a process of review that culminated two years later with the adoption of a completely new curriculum for the M.D. degree, MD21. The MD21 curriculum incorporates instruction in small groups, student-centered exercises, multi-disciplinary conferences, early introduction to patients, and increased experiences in ambulatory and primary care. Of particular note is the development of significant opportunities to participate in community-based learning preceptorships as part of the curriculum.

Facilities

Together, the Medical School and the three University Hospitals constitute the Medical Center campus located on 84 acres of land in more than 30 buildings. The Medical School occupies more than 2 million gross square feet of research and education space.

Last Updated: Oct 08, 2025