Is it tough to get into University of Michigan?

Yes, the University of Michigan is widely considered a like an Ivy League institution academically. 

In fact, it has been called a Public Ivy and also named a New Ivy by Forbes for matching the level of elite private universities in research, academics and employer respect.

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Yes, it is very difficult to get into the University of Michigan as its acceptance rate is only around 15.64% for the class of 2028. And it generally stays in the same range. 

To get in, Indian students are required to meet the University of Michigan admission requirements, which are

As per the US News and World Report 2026, the University of Michigan is generally considered a top 20 to 50 institution and not top 10. In National terms, it is consistently placed among the top  20 and considered as one of the best public universities.

U of M does not have the traditional

The University of Michigan is one of the most popular and exceptional universities known for its strength in programs like Business, Law, Engineering and the Social Sciences. 

As per an unofficial source, the top 5 majors at this university are given below, take a look - 

• Information Science

Academically, the University of Michigan is on par with the Ivy League but no, it is not officially a part of the prestigious Ivy League. As per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2026, UMich is ranked #26 in the world, indicating its high stature. 

University of Michigan is mostly known as a top 'New