C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
55/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Michigan-Flint

4-Year Public
📍 Flint, Michigan 48502
University of Michigan-Flint campus, Flint, MI
University of Michigan-Flint campus, Flint, MI. Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
65/100
Affordability
C+
64/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
B
72/100
Prestige
C
40/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,130
Total Enrollment
45%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
69%
Acceptance Rate
$12,344
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Michigan-Flint ▼

3% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (48502) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (48503).

Avg Home Value
$70,494
Avg Monthly Rent
$948
1-Year Change
+6.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Michigan-Flint, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$53,230
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$45,453
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
40.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,102
Average SAT
25
Median ACT
38.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 53rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Michigan-Flint

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science$53,907$95,183-11%#204 of 349#170$28,651
Mechanical Engineering$74,974$89,554-3%#203 of 318#124$31,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$80,029$86,401-3%#496 of 966#370$25,494
Information Science/Studies$44,184$70,164-18%#113 of 148#99$24,402
Finance and Financial Management Services$49,650$68,826-17%#357 of 452#317$25,311
Marketing$44,379$67,437-3%#239 of 516#190$22,631
Human Resources Management and Services$39,385$64,437-5%#134 of 187#110$27,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$64,434—————
Business Administration, Management and Operations$50,528$64,086-6%#619 of 1176#502$28,627
Accounting and Related Services$45,553$63,442-17%#649 of 796#608$23,833
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies—$62,420+12%#45 of 207#26$25,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services$41,428$56,867-3%#159 of 275#137$26,241
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$26,225$53,886-12%#104 of 156#92$21,500
Sociology$41,460$53,484+2%#203 of 462#118—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$35,912$52,490-5%#423 of 660#352$28,500
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$28,348$49,832-1%#37 of 59#30$25,250
Social Work$40,371$49,165-5%#306 of 420#273$29,818
Communication and Media Studies$35,982$47,959-15%#509 of 660#457$27,000
Biology$26,707$47,839-16%#739 of 841#713$24,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$43,077$47,731-7%#260 of 345#248$25,847
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$41,809$45,861-3%#449 of 680#418$31,000
History—$43,537-14%#400 of 459#357—
Psychology$30,259$42,255-17%#910 of 1027#884$21,500
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$33,156$37,015-33%#265 of 265#263—
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$24,195$33,533-31%#134 of 137#131$26,125
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$32,221————$22,500
Zoology/Animal Biology$23,373—————
Design and Applied Arts$18,339————$27,695

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where University of Michigan-Flint Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#20
Nurse Anesthetist
of 33 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $12,942 $25,854
Room $8,864
Board $3,408
Total Cost (On-Campus) $29,886 $47,146

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
47%
Receive Pell Grants
41%
Take Out Loans
$12,344
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,994
$30,001 - $48,000$8,152
$48,001 - $75,000$11,010
$75,001 - $110,000$15,096
$110,001+$18,709

Student Demographics

6,130
Total Students
64%
Women
57%
Traditional Age (18-24)
3%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Hispanic 6%
Black 14%
Asian 3%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 25%
Off-Campus (Renters) 3%
With Family 72%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~178 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 26%
Hybrid (Some Online) 45%
Fully Online 29%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%
25-64 (Adult) 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Michigan-Flint?
University of Michigan-Flint has an acceptance rate of 69%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Michigan-Flint?
Tuition at University of Michigan-Flint is $12,942 for in-state students and $25,854 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,344.
What is the graduation rate at University of Michigan-Flint?
The graduation rate at University of Michigan-Flint is 45%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is University of Michigan-Flint a good school?
University of Michigan-Flint has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Michigan-Flint?
University of Michigan-Flint has a total enrollment of 6,130 students.
Is there rental demand near University of Michigan-Flint?
Yes! Approximately 3% of students at University of Michigan-Flint live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 178 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology