University of Michigan Graduate School Admission Results

About 17,201 results

This page shows the recent graduate admission results for University of Michigan. These results automatically update with new admission results submissions, so you can check back to see when others have been accepted, rejected, or waitlisted to specific schools and programs.

University of Michigan

The University of Michigan, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a prestigious public research university known for its top-ranked academic programs and rich tradition of excellence in research and education. It is home to renowned ... schools such as the Ross School of Business, the Law School, and the Medical School, all of which are recognized for their innovation and impact in their respective fields. Michigan's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, coupled with its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, enhances its reputation as a global leader in higher education.

Summary

The University of Michigan Graduate School Admission results for the past five years reflect a highly competitive environment with diverse outcomes across several programs. Economics saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program, with multiple rejections pointing to stringent criteria, several interview opportunities highlighting its competitive nature, and several waitlist opportunities indicating strong interest. Biostatistics experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting its rigorous selection process. Computer Science had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, underscoring its competitive standards. Mechanical Engineering saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Electrical and Computer Engineering had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, highlighting its competitive nature. Physics experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, underscoring its stringent criteria. Chemistry saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, highlighting its rigorous selection process. Architecture reported both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting its competitive standards. Information saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Robotics had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, underscoring its competitive nature. Overall, these results suggest that while some programs offer hope through waitlist acceptances, others remain exceptionally competitive.

School Program Added On Decision
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Neuroscience PhD
December 18, 2024
Rejected on 18 Dec
Total comments
Rejected on 18 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.34

2 years post bac experience, 3 papers, 6 poster presentations

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Neuroscience PhD
December 18, 2024
Rejected on 18 Dec
Total comments
Rejected on 18 Dec
Fall 2025
American
University of Michigan
Chemistry PhD
December 18, 2024
Accepted on 17 Dec
Total comments
Accepted on 17 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.97

UG '22 (3 gap years); Analytical & Chemical Biology subfields

University of Michigan
Chemistry PhD
December 18, 2024
Accepted on 16 Dec
Total comments
Accepted on 16 Dec
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.98
University of Michigan
Chemistry PhD
December 17, 2024
Accepted on 17 Dec
Total comments
Accepted on 17 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 4.00
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Biomedical Sciences PhD
December 17, 2024
Rejected on 16 Dec
Total comments
Rejected on 16 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.73
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Chemistry PhD
December 17, 2024
Accepted on 17 Dec
Total comments
Accepted on 17 Dec
Fall 2025
American
University of Michigan
Chemical Biology PhD
December 17, 2024
Interview on 17 Dec
Total comments
Interview on 17 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.96
University of Michigan
Biomedical Sciences PhD
December 17, 2024
Interview on 13 Dec
Total comments
Interview on 13 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.95
University of Michigan
Biological Chemistry PhD
December 17, 2024
Rejected on 16 Dec
Total comments
Rejected on 16 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.80
University of Michigan
Chemistry PhD
December 17, 2024
Accepted on 17 Dec
Total comments
Accepted on 17 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.82

Inorganic chemistry. Received a customized, informal acceptance email from a PI of interest.

University of Michigan
Philosophy PhD
December 17, 2024
Interview on 29 Oct
Total comments
Interview on 29 Oct
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.49

Master GPA - 3.538 I was encouraged to submit my application to the PhD program.PI mentioned that the program is very competitive.

University of Michigan
Genetics PhD
December 16, 2024
Rejected on 16 Dec
Total comments
Rejected on 16 Dec
Fall 2025
American

pibs

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Pharmacology PhD
December 16, 2024
Rejected on 16 Dec
Total comments
Rejected on 16 Dec
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.80

Applied to PIBS, master’s degree, five published papers, 4 years of research experience

University of Michigan
Neuroscience PhD
December 16, 2024
Rejected on 16 Dec
Total comments
Rejected on 16 Dec
Fall 2025
American

PIBS Track

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Biomedical Sciences PhD
December 16, 2024
Rejected on 16 Dec
Total comments
Rejected on 16 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.50

PiBS - 5 yrs research (3 undergrad, 2 postbac), 2 publications (1 first author, 1 second author), 1 manuscript in preparation, working on 3 projects now, 7 presentations (1 international, 1 regional), 4 honors/awards, 1 research training award, various other community involvements.

University of Michigan
Biomedical Sciences PhD
December 16, 2024
Rejected on 16 Dec
Total comments
Rejected on 16 Dec
Fall 2025
International
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Biomedical Sciences PhD
December 16, 2024
Rejected on 16 Dec
Total comments
Rejected on 16 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.58

PIBS rejection email for Neuro/MCDB. 4 months part-time undergrad research, 1 poster. 2 years 9 months postbaccalaureate research, 1 third author published, 1 third author in review, 2 talks, 4 posters.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Biomedical Sciences PhD
December 16, 2024
Rejected on 16 Dec
Total comments
Rejected on 16 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.85

1.5 years of research experience, 1 poster, 0 publications.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Microbiology PhD
December 16, 2024
Rejected on 16 Dec
Total comments
Rejected on 16 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 4.00

1 5th author publication in Nature, 1 4th author in revision for Nature Communications, 1 2nd author in preparation for Microbiology. Currently full time as a lab manager and writing a first author manuscript following an independent exp conducted earlier this year. Total experience 2 years of once weekly research in High school, 2 years of part time undergraduate, Currently in a year period of full time, and additionally have 3 months of full time research abroad.