ANN ARBOR, MI — University of Michigan set another record for enrollment and applicants for this fall.
The university has 53,488 students enrolled for the fall 2025 semester, according to a Sept. 26 University Record update. That accounts for all categories of students, from undergraduates to graduates to professional levels.
This broke last year’s record enrollment of 52,855 total students.
The undergraduate student body increased by 3%, from 34,454 students last year to 35,358 students this year.
The undergraduate class consists of 8,178 first-year and 1,533 transfer students, close to a 10% increase from last year, according to the update.
More than 1,500 incoming first-year or transfer students are the first in their families to attend college, officials said.
Most incoming students this fall came from Michigan and represent 76 out of 83 counties, officials said. It is unclear if this is just undergraduate students or includes all categories.
Of them, 67% came from Southeast Michigan, 18% come from the western region, 10% come from mid-Michigan and 5% come from the northern region.
Incoming undergraduate students this fall also came from all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., five U.S. territories and 62 countries, officials said.
This number includes a 3% increase in incoming international undergraduates from 755 last year to 781 this year.
“UM is recognized around the world for providing a life-changing education,” Adele Brumfield, vice provost for enrollment management, said in the update. “Through innovative partnerships, groundbreaking research, and deep community engagement, we’re expanding educational access and opportunity across Michigan and beyond.”
The incoming undergraduate student body saw an 8% increase in the number of students of color. The number of Black or African American students increased by 6% and the number of Hispanic and Latino students increased by close to 2%.
UM applicant levels also reached record-breaking levels. UM-Ann Arbor received a record-breaking 115,957 applications, 11% more than last year’s 109,112 applications.
“As a public institution, we strive to expand the boundaries of learning for everyone,” Erica Sanders, assistant vice provost of enrollment management and executive director of undergraduate admissions, said in the update. “Throughout the recruitment process, we encourage students from all backgrounds and all regions of Michigan and around the world to consider what a University of Michigan education will mean for their future.”
UM officials cited in the update the university’s “commitment to financial aid” as a reason why they wish to be accessible to students across socioeconomic statuses.
Over $617.9 million in financial aid, including federal, state, institutional and private funds, was distributed to more than 32,800 undergraduate and graduate students, according to the update.
“The university is committed to providing generous financial resources to allow more students to choose U-M and thrive once they’re here,” said Tammie Durham Luis, assistant vice provost of enrollment management and executive director of financial aid, said in the update.
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Graduate and professional student enrollment declined slightly, from 18,401 students last year to 18,130 this fall.
The international graduate and professional student population saw a 7% decrease in enrollment.
International students have been subject to increased scrutiny by the federal government. In April, the Donald Trump administration revoked visas or legal residencies over 20 international UM students and graduates.
The federal administration restored the records of those students and graduates, officials said in an April 28 update.
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