University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI
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    Faculty & Research

    316 faculty · 0 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Mechanical Engineering67 faculty avg h-index 37.1 #1 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Jing Tang, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering h-index 126
    Clay Minerals; Critical Minerals; Carbon Capture; Battery; Catalysis; Electrochemistry; Atomic Engineering; Biomaterials
    Notable: “An overview on limitations of TiO2-based particles for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants and the corresponding countermeasures” (2015) · 1,471 citations
    Jing Sun, Professor, Mechanical Engineering; Michael G. Parsons Collegiate Professor; Chair, Naval Architecture h-index 107
    Control system integration; marine and automotive systems; connected and automated transportation; renewable energy
    Notable: “Text Summarization with Pretrained Encoders” (2019) · 1,615 citations
    Christopher Vermillion, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering h-index 72
    Optimal control; tethered systems for wind and marine hydrokinetic energy; connected and autonomous vehicles for fuel economy
    Notable: “Regulation of OsGRF4 by OsmiR396 controls grain size and yield in rice” (2015) · 433 citations
    Jun Ni, Professor Emeritus, Mechanical Engineering; Shien-Ming (Sam) Wu Collegiate Professor Emeritus h-index 67
    Intelligent Maintenance of Large Industrial Systems; Manufacturing Operations; Precision Engineering; Quality Control
    Notable: “A review of 4D printing” (2017) · 1,119 citations
    EECS – Computer Science and Engineering54 faculty avg h-index 35.5 #6 of 88 in Computer Science
    Mark W Newman, Professor, School of Information; Professor (courtesy), EECS – Computer Science and Engineering h-index 103
    Notable: “Community structure in social and biological networks” (2002) · 15,668 citations
    Ke Wu, Assistant Professor, EECS – Computer Science and Engineering h-index 99
    Cryptography and game theory; theoretical computer science; decentralized applications
    Notable: “Guided-wave and leakage characteristics of substrate integrated waveguide” (2005) · 1,725 citations
    Kang G. Shin, Kevin and Nancy O'Connor Emeritus Professor of Computer Science h-index 94
    Wireless/mobile computation and networks; security and dependability; cyber-physical systems; embedded real-time systems
    Notable: “Real-time dynamic voltage scaling for low-power embedded operating systems” (2001) · 1,140 citations
    Rada Mihalcea, Janice M. Jenkins Collegiate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering; Director, Artificial Intelligence Lab h-index 77
    Natural language processing; computational social sciences; multimodal tracking and understanding of human behavior
    Notable: “TextRank: Bringing Order into Text” (2004) · 3,353 citations
    Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (LSA)50 faculty avg h-index 35.6 #25 of 123 in Biological Sciences
    Jianzhi Zhang, Marshall W. Nirenberg Collegiate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology h-index 86
    Notable: “Evolution by gene duplication: an update” (2003) · 2,308 citations
    Tom Schmidt, Professor h-index 78
    Notable: “Fundamentals of Microbial Community Resistance and Resilience” (2012) · 1,722 citations
    Nate Sanders, Professor h-index 72
    Notable: “Navigating the multiple meanings of β diversity: a roadmap for the practicing ecologist” (2010) · 2,440 citations
    John Vandermeer, Asa Gray Distinguished University Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Arthur F. Thurnau Professor h-index 70
    Notable: “EFFECTS OF BIODIVERSITY ON ECOSYSTEM FUNCTIONING: A CONSENSUS OF CURRENT KNOWLEDGE” (2005) · 7,932 citations
    Government49 faculty avg h-index 18.1 #14 of 100 in Political Science
    James Morrow, A.F.K. Organski Professor of World Politics h-index 70
    International Relations; Methodology
    Notable: “Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics” (2004) · 5,069 citations
    Arthur Lupia, Vice President for Research; Gerald R. Ford Distinguished University Professor h-index 46
    American Politics; Comparative Politics; Methodology
    Notable: “Redefine statistical significance” (2017) · 2,790 citations
    George Tsebelis, Anatol Rapoport Collegiate Professor, Political Science h-index 45
    Notable: “Veto Players. How Political Institutions Work” (2003) · 3,408 citations
    Allen Hicken, Professor h-index 40
    Notable: “Conceptualizing and Measuring Democracy: A New Approach” (2011) · 944 citations
    Psychology (LSA)46 faculty avg h-index 39.2 #6 of 89 in Psychology
    John Jonides, Edward E. Smith Distinguished University Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience h-index 102
    Cognition; Memory; Neuroimaging; Neuroscience
    Notable: “Storage and Executive Processes in the Frontal Lobes” (1999) · 2,812 citations
    Shinobu Kitayama, Robert B. Zajonc Collegiate Professor; Director of the Culture & Cognition Program h-index 91
    Social Psychology
    Notable: “Culture and the self: Implications for cognition, emotion, and motivation.” (1991) · 20,817 citations
    Aidan Wright, Clinical Science Area Chair; Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry h-index 82
    Clinical Science; Psychopathology; Personality; Quantitative Methods
    Notable: “The Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP): A dimensional alternative to traditional nosologies.” (2017) · 3,206 citations
    Patricia A. Reuter-Lorenz, Michael I. Posner Collegiate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience h-index 71
    Aging; Cognition & Cognitive Neuroscience; Neuroimaging; Affective Emotional
    Notable: “The Adaptive Brain: Aging and Neurocognitive Scaffolding” (2008) · 2,774 citations
    Business Administration25 faculty avg h-index 17.9 #2 of 59 in Business Administration
    Allan Afuah, Professor of Strategy h-index 30
    Notable: “A Critical Assessment of Business Model Research” (2017) · 1,358 citations
    Ravi Anupindi, Colonel William G. and Ann C. Svetlich Professor of Operations Research and Management; Professor of Technology & Operations h-index 26
    Notable: “Coordination and Flexibility in Supply Contracts with Options” (2002) · 578 citations
    Cheri Alexander, Lecturer of Management and Organizations h-index 24
    Notable: “Systemic review of the patterns of failure following stereotactic body radiation therapy in early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer: Clinical implications” (2010) · 339 citations
    Damian Beil, Professor of Technology and Operations; Ford Motor Company Co-Director of the Joel Tauber Institute for Global Operations h-index 20
    Notable: “Supply Disruptions, Asymmetric Information, and a Backup Production Option” (2008) · 386 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Michigan. University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI reports an overall acceptance rate of 15.6%, an early-round acceptance rate of 22.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1360–1530, a class size of 7,290, and a yield of 47.3% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Huge in-state advantage (39% vs 16% OOS). EA round is de facto binding for competitive applicants. Rolling admissions after EA.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Michigan: key admissions facts

    University of Michigan's overall acceptance rate is 15.6% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Michigan's early-round acceptance rate is 22.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Michigan's SAT middle-50% range is 1360–1530 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Michigan is about 3.9 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Michigan's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 47.3% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Michigan for families earning under $75,000 is about $7,279 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Michigan on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Michigan cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $4,063 per year in net price at University of Michigan, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $24,305 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $10,958 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Michigan: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$4,063
    $30,001–$48,000$6,817
    $48,001–$75,000$10,958
    $75,001–$110,000$17,991
    Over $110,000$24,305
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$17,864
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$63,480
    Room and board$13,171

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Michigan?

    University of Michigan's overall acceptance rate is 15.6%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 22.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Michigan?

    Admitted students at University of Michigan typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1360–1530 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.9, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Michigan?

    Getting into University of Michigan is very difficult: it admits 15.6% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Michigan offer early decision or early action?

    University of Michigan offers early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 22.0%, versus 15.6% overall.

    How much does University of Michigan cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Michigan — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $7,279 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Michigan cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $4,063 per year in net price at University of Michigan, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $24,305 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $10,958 per year after grants and scholarships.

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