Cost of Attendance

Cost of attendance is based on estimated student budgets that assume full-time attendance for two semesters, fall and winter. This includes:

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and fees are based on full-time enrollment, defined as 12-18 credit hours per term for undergraduate students. Those electing fewer than 12 credit hours are charged on a per-credit-hour basis. Those electing more than 18 hours must pay for additional credits.

For financial aid eligibility, full-time for graduate students is defined as eight credit hours per term (however, for tuition rate purposes, full-time for graduate students is defined as nine credit hours per term). 

The undergraduate and graduate rates for the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts are shown below on this page; tuition and fees may be higher or lower, depending on a student's program of study. Current full- and part-time tuition and fees for all U-M schools and colleges are available from the Office of the Registrar.

For residency questions, contact the Office of the Registrar. Visit Student Financial Services for information about your U-M account, eBill, installment payment plans, and payment dates. Students with chronic health issues that require hospitalization may consider the university's tuition insurance plan. Visit the Tuition Refund Plan page at the University Health Service website.

Living Expenses
  • Living on campus? The University Housing website provides detailed schedules of housing options, rates and meal plans. All residence hall room contracts require a meal plan for both fall and winter semesters. For budgets, we use a weighted average and the unlimited basic residential meal plan rate to determine eligibility. Your actual charges will vary based on the type of housing and food plan you elect. For example, you would pay more for a single room and less for an economy triple.
  • Living off campus? The financial aid budget allows for living expenses (rent, utilities, food, and other miscellaneous housing costs) up to estimated costs for living in a residence hall. Your costs will depend on housing arrangements and lifestyle, so carefully evaluate your options. If you live off-campus, you pay your rent directly to a landlord instead of having housing costs deducted from your student account. Plan accordingly, since you will have four months’ rent to pay per semester. If you live off-campus, you may save money by having roommates. If you live off-campus and find that your costs exceed our estimates for living expenses, contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss your individual needs.
  • Commuting from home? Students who live with parents and commute to campus can reduce their direct costs for living expenses. The allowance for undergraduate students living with parents is $5,840 for the academic year to acknowledge ongoing family household expenses (food for three meals a day, utilities, etc.).
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment

Costs vary by program, course load, and selected classes. Costs for students in the Stamps School of Art & Design, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Dental Hygiene, and business administration are typically higher than estimates listed on this page. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for exact figures.

Reduce your costs by comparing prices, buying used books, renting books, or using the university's library and reserve book system.

Transportation

This is an allowance for estimated typical transportation costs. Transportation could be between campus and a place of work, or campus and a residence.

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

This category includes other student expenses such as cell phone bills, clothes, personal hygiene, student insurance, and entertainment. This is the most variable part of a student's budget. The financial aid budget allows about $68/week for undergraduate students and $100/week for graduate degree students. Set an allowance, track expenses, and stick to your budget.

U-M also offers a Net Price Calculator to help estimate costs. You may also visit our Family Profiles page, which offers examples of financial aid packages in several situations. Michigan resident students can also learn more from the State of Michigan about Paying for College.


Estimated Fall/Winter 2023-24

Estimated budgets reflect Office of Financial Aid research. Enrollment level, number of completed credits, major field of study, and housing choices all determine individual costs. Estimated costs should help you plan your own college budget. Actual expenses will depend upon lifestyle and enrollment level.

Full-Time Undergraduate
Michigan Resident
(In-state)
Lower Division
(First-year/Sophomore)
Upper Division
(Junior/Senior)
Tuition & Fees*: $17,228 $19,390
Living Expenses‡: $14,460 $14,460
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $1,126 $1,126
Transportation: $400 $400
Misc Personal: $2,236 $2,236
Total: $35,450 $37,612
Nonresidents
(Out-of-state)
Lower Division
(First-year/Sophomore)
Upper Division
(Junior/Senior)
Tuition & Fees*: $58,072 $62,142
Living Expenses‡: $14,460 $14,460
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $1,126 $1,126
Transportation: $400 $400
Misc Personal: $2,236 $2,236
Total: $76,294 $80,364

* Tuition and fees listed are based on approved rates for the 2023-2024 academic year. Rates are approved each June by the U-M Board of Regents and estimated budgets are updated at that time. Tuition and fees may be higher or lower depending on a student's program of study; these estimated budgets use information from the College of Literature, Science and the Arts. Current tuition information is available through the Office of the Registrar.

‡ Based on the unlimited basic residential meal plan.

Full-Time Graduate
Michigan Resident (In-state)
Tuition & Fees*: $27,524
Living Expenses‡: $18,704
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $1,280
Transportation: $400
Misc Personal: $6,644
Total: $54,552
Nonresidents (Out-of-state)
Tuition & Fees*: $55,052
Living Expenses‡: $18,704
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $1,280
Transportation: $400
Misc Personal: $6,644
Total: $82,080

* Tuition and fees listed are based on approved rates for the 2023-2024 academic year. Rates are approved each June by the U-M Board of Regents and estimated budgets are updated at that time. Tuition and fees may be higher or lower depending on a student's program of study; these estimated budgets use information from the Rackham Graduate School. Current tuition information is available through the Office of the Registrar.

‡ Based on the unlimited basic residential meal plan.


Estimated Spring/Summer 2024

(May – August)

Undergraduate
Michigan Resident
(In-state)
Lower Division
(First-year/Sophomore)
Upper Division
(Junior/Senior)
Tuition & Fees*: $8,614 $9,695
Living Expenses‡: $7,230 $7,230
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $563 $563
Transportation: $200 $200
Misc Personal: $1,118 $1,118
Total: $17,725 $18,806
Nonresidents
(Out-of-state)
Lower Division
(First-year/Sophomore)
Upper Division
(Junior/Senior)
Tuition & Fees*: $29,036 $31,071
Living Expenses‡: $7,230 $7,230
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $563 $563
Transportation: $200 $200
Misc Personal: $1,118 $1,118
Total: $38,147 $40,182

* Tuition and fees listed assumes at least 12 credits of enrollment and are based on approved rates for the 2023-2024 academic year. Rates are approved each June by the U-M Board of Regents and estimated budgets are updated at that time. Tuition and fees may be higher or lower depending on a student's program of study; these estimated budgets use information from the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Current tuition information is available through the Office of the Registrar.

‡ Based on the unlimited basic residential meal plan.

Graduate
Michigan Resident (In-state)
Tuition & Fees*: $13,762
Living Expenses‡: $9,352
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $640
Transportation: $200
Misc Personal: $3,322
Total: $27,276
Nonresidents (Out-of-state)
Tuition & Fees*: $27,526
Living Expenses‡: $9,352
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $640
Transportation: $200
Personal & Misc: $3,322
Total: $41,040

* Tuition and fees listed assumes at least eight credits of enrollment and are based on approved rates for the 2023-2024 academic year. Rates are approved each June by the U-M Board of Regents and estimated budgets are updated at that time. Tuition and fees may be higher or lower depending on a student's program of study; these estimated budgets use information from the Rackham Graduate School. Current tuition information is available through the Office of the Registrar.

‡ Based on the unlimited basic residential meal plan.