More selective than 68% of Michigan colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,915. College Scorecard.
Higher than 19% of Michigan colleges we cover and 25% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 48% of Michigan colleges we cover and 50% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Michigan-Flint acceptance rate & admissions
Of 8,870 applicants, University of Michigan-Flint admitted 6,105 and 533 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 970–1243 on the SAT or 19–24 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Michigan-Flint tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Michigan residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of Michigan-Flint costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Michigan-Flint took 4.7 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Michigan. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $1,517 | $7,130 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $2,386 | $11,214 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $3,752 | $17,634 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $9,167 | $43,085 | 2.2 years |
| $110k+ | $12,333 | $57,965 | 2.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.7 years, the average time graduates took (20% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($53,230) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $19,819 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Michigan-Flint majors, earnings & careers
University of Michigan-Flint offers 55 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Business & Finance · 9
- Science & Math · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Engineering · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
Highest-earning majors at University of Michigan-Flint
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $95,183 | $31,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,554 | $31,000 |
| Nursing | $86,401 | $39,231 |
| Information Science / Studies | $70,164 | $31,875 |
| Finance | $68,826 | $25,930 |
| Marketing | $67,437 | $29,000 |
| Human Resources | $64,437 | $30,500 |
| Business Administration | $64,086 | $36,312 |
Quick list of all 55 majors
- Accounting$63,442
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Anthropology—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$47,839
- Business Administration$64,086
- Chemistry—
- Communications$47,959
- Computer Science$95,183
- Criminal Justice$52,490
- Dance—
- Economics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$45,861
- Education (Subject Teaching)$47,731
- Engineering Science—
- English—
- Entrepreneurship—
- Environmental Science / Conservation$37,015
- Ethnic / Gender Studies—
- Finance$68,826
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Health Administration$56,867
- Health Sciences$53,886
- History$43,537
- Human Resources$64,437
- Information Science / Studies$70,164
- Interdisciplinary Studies—
- International Business—
- Journalism—
- Linguistics—
- Literature—
- Management Science / Analytics—
- Marketing$67,437
- Mathematics—
- Mechanical Engineering$89,554
- Medical Laboratory Science—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$62,420
- Music—
- Nursing$86,401
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$42,255
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)$49,832
- Psychology (Research)—
- Public Administration—
- Public Health—
- Social Sciences—
- Social Work$49,165
- Sociology$53,484
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
- Writing$33,533
- Zoology / Animal Biology—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Flint
Overall prices in the Flint, MI area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,133. Housing costs 26% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 33 inches of rain a year, 40 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Genesee County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Genesee County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Michigan-Flint with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Michigan by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Flint | 70% | $7,007 | 40% | $53,230 | This school |
| Saginaw Valley State University | 72% | $10,775 | 48% | $51,955 | |
| Lake Superior State University | 68% | $12,822 | 51% | $49,045 | |
| Northwestern Michigan College | — | $6,231 | 25% | $38,167 | |
| Jackson College | — | $7,761 | 16% | $36,898 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Michigan-Flint would cost you $3,768 less per year than Saginaw Valley State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Michigan-Flint, mostly from more University of Michigan-Flint students living at home, which lowers its average (−$7,627).
- Saginaw Valley State University gives aided families $253 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Michigan resident | University of Michigan-Flint | Saginaw Valley State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,704 | $12,930 | +$1,774 |
| Books & supplies | $700 | $1,120 | −$420 |
| Housing & meals | $13,456 | $11,700 | +$1,756 |
| Personal & travel | $1,716 | $1,220 | +$496 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$9,661 | −$2,034 | −$7,627 |
| Sticker price | $20,915 | $24,936 | −$4,021 |
| Average grants | −$13,908 | −$14,161 | +$253 |
| You pay | $7,007 | $10,775 | −$3,768 |
“+” means University of Michigan-Flint costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Michigan-Flint
What is the University of Michigan-Flint acceptance rate?
University of Michigan-Flint accepts 70% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 6,105 of 8,870 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 970–1243 on the SAT or 19–24 on the ACT.
How much does University of Michigan-Flint cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $20,915 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $7,007 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $1,517 and families earning $110k+ pay $12,333.
How much do University of Michigan-Flint graduates earn?
Former University of Michigan-Flint students earn a median $53,230 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Michigan-Flint graduation rate?
40% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 78% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Michigan-Flint degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Michigan-Flint costs about $17,634 after grants ($3,752 a year for 4.7 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $53,230 ten years after starting, $19,819 more than high school graduates in Michigan ($33,411), so the cost is repaid in under 1 year of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Michigan-Flint: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-michigan-flint (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).