
Published costs and a student's eventual bill are different. For the 2024-25 reporting period, historical Ann Arbor figures put full-time undergraduate tuition at $34,950 and required fees at $460, with the same listed amounts for in-state and out-of-state students. These are historical prices, not a quote for a future entry term.
Together, those categories total approximately $51,680 before transportation, personal expenses, and other applicable costs. That calculation is an illustration using one reporting period, not a current official cost-of-attendance budget. Students living off campus would face a different housing budget; specialized programs may also have additional expenses.
Financial aid can substantially change the amount paid. Historical aid reporting indicates that nearly all students in the measured group received some form of aid, while 61% used student loans. Average grant aid was approximately $21,976, but an average is not an individual award. Reported average net prices also varied by family income and remained substantial after aid. Eligible students may combine federal or state grants, institutional scholarships, and loans; grants generally do not require repayment, while loans do. A current, program-specific aid offer and cost-of-attendance budget are more useful for a decision than subtracting an average grant from historical tuition.
Student employment and career preparation serve different purposes. Federal Work-Study, when awarded to an eligible student, provides access to qualifying paid work; the award is not money credited automatically to the tuition bill. Other campus jobs may be open to students who do not receive Work-Study.
Applicants interested in working should ask the financial aid office whether Federal Work-Study is offered for their program and location, and where current positions are posted. They should check job availability and expected hours rather than treating an aid award as a job placement. Historical career-service reporting identifies individual and group career counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, career-interest testing, a job bank, and résumé referrals to employers. Those services can support a search, but they are not verified employment outcomes or a substitute for checking current service access for Ann Arbor students.
100% of undergraduates receive aid, $21,976 on average
Yearly living expenses by where students live
Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid
Typical room charge for academic year
$10,250Typical board charge for academic year
$3,420Total dormitory capacity
480Institution provide on-campus housing
YesInstitution provides board or meal plan
YesTuition guaranteed plan
NoPrepaid tuition plan
NoUndergraduate average amount
$21,976All
$20,825Undergraduate average amount
$17,781Graduate average amount
$7,634Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.