University of Michigan Graduate School Admission Results

Waited too long, just for a rejection.

accepted w full funding GO BLUE!

I was waitlisted in March, I emailed to to ask my status. Heartbroken, this was my first choice.

MS CGPA 4.0/4.0. It was literally unexpected as I got acceptance from much higher ranked universities. 3 years experience in Academia. 11 publications.

Masters student. UM Alumni.

Received an email from the department. Have 1 first author publication and a few second authorships. Had a great SOP and probably the best research fit out of all my schools. 3A/2P/6R

Offered to consider me for the (unfunded) master's program.

See below notification from grad school: We appreciate your application to the Industrial & Systems Engineering (PhD) graduate program for Fall 2025. Your submitted application and supplementary materials have been carefully considered by your program's admission committee. Based on the review, we are unable to admit you to the University of Michigan-Dearborn. This decision was made based on a holistic review process and within the context of the program's current applicant pool. Therefore, we cannot point to a specific reason why you were not offered admission. We encourage you to continue your personal development through other higher education opportunities and wish you the best in your future professional endeavors. My stats: MSc gpa: 4.0/4.0. Under grad GPA: 3.46/4.0. Papers -3. Research experience-3. Industrial Exp- 10+. 3a/2r/0w/3p. 1st cycle.

rejected via email

Received email from department informing me I have been accepted into the program. Resume included 3 internships, one research experience, student leadership, and two certificates

transportation engineering, travel behavior