University of Michigan--Ann Arbor is a public institution that was founded in the year 1817. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of around 27,027, its setting is urban, and the campus area is 3,071 acres. It has a trimester based academic calendar. The University of Michigan Ann Arbor's ranking in 2012 edition of the Best Colleges is National Universities, 28.
The University of Michigan boasts one of the best college towns in the country: Ann Arbor, just 45 minutes from the city of Detroit. The freshmen are ensured housing but are not required to live on campus. Almost 20 percent of the undergraduate student body is affiliated with Greek life at Michigan, which contains around 60 fraternity and sorority chapters. If the Greek life does not sound interesting, there are over 900 other student organizations from which to choose. The Michigan Wolverines have a number of traditions: Their colors are maize and blue, their generally known chant is Go Blue!, the stadium is called as the Big House, and their football program, well known for its fierce rivalry with Ohio State, is the most storied teams in college football.
Michigan’s graduate programs include the highly ranked School of Education, College of Engineering, Law School, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, Medical School, , School of Public Health, Taubman College for Architecture and Urban Planning and Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and School of Nursing in addition to the well-regarded School of Dentistry,. The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers is ranked among the top hospitals in the country. The famous alumni Former U.S. President Gerald Ford, NFL quarterback Tom Brady all graduated from Michigan and actress Lucy Liu of the Charlie’s Angels and Kill Bill film series.
Campus Location
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
General Information
School type-public, coed college
Year founded-1817
Religious affiliation-N/A
Academic calendar-trimester
Setting-urban