University of Michigan School of Nursing

Overview of the University of Michigan

• Description: Public, Coeducational – One of the most prestigious public universities in the nation.
• Location: Ann Arbor, MI – a small Midwest city with a cosmopolitan feel.
  • The "Research Center of the Midwest"
• Setting: Small City Campus – One of America’s best college towns.
• Established: 1817
• Motto: Artes, Scientia, Veritas (Arts, Knowledge, Truth)
• Enrollment:
  • Undergraduate: 26,083
  • Graduate: 14,959
• Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 15-1

Overview of the School of Nursing

• Original Nursing program established: 1891
• School of Nursing established: 1941
• Ranked within the top Schools of Nursing in the U.S. across surveys
• Offers Three Undergraduate Programs and over 20 Master’s Specialty Tracks
• Undergraduate Enrollment: 610
• Master of Science in Nursing Degree Program Enrollment: 177
• Ph.D. Program Enrollment: 68
• Partnered with the University of Michigan Health System: one of the best research hospitals and health systems in the country.
• Total Number of Faculty: 104
  • % Faculty in Professorial Ranks: 50%
    • With Earned Doctorates: 98%
• Student-to-Faculty Ratio:
  • Undergraduate: 19:1
  • Graduate: 10:1

Admissions & Academics

Admissions

• Requirements & Deadlines for Undergraduate Admissions:
  • Register as a prospective student and request application materials.
  • Application materials include:
    • Application
    • SAT or ACT scores
    • $40 application fee for domestic students.
    • Essay
    • High school counselor Form
    • Official secondary school transcript
  • Application deadline is February 1st.
  • Consideration for admission is based upon available space, so apply early.
  • Freshman applicants should apply in the fall of their senior year in high school.

• Academic Calendar

Academics

• Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Ph.D.
• BSN Program: Balances the study of nursing with classes in the humanities, the social sciences, and the biological sciences.
• More BSN program information...

Campus Life

Activities

• Over 900 extracurricular clubs and organizations.
• Michigan students have opportunities to participate in social events, sports, the theatre and the arts, politics, outdoor activities, cultural events, and research.
• Approximately 17% of undergraduates belong to the Greek system.
• Ann Arbor is a vibrant city with a youthful energy, and students can shop, dine, and take in a show – all within walking distance from campus.

Athletics

• The University is well-known for its nationally ranked athletic teams.
• Member of the Big 10 Conference
• Team Nickname: The Wolverines
• Student-run Club Sports allows for greater student participation in a variety of sports from fencing to baseball to synchronized swimming.
• Joining an Intramural Sports team is a fun way to play a sport recreationally and keep in shape.

Expenses

• Undergraduate tuition and fees:
  • Michigan Residents: $11,037
  • Non-Residents: $33,069
• Average cost of housing & food: $8,590
• Transportation:
  • Free bus system
  • Parking Permits are available for a fee for sophomores and upperclassmen.
• Health Insurance:
  • All currently enrolled students can use the University Health Service, which provides most services for free.
  • Uninsured students can buy into the student health insurance plan.

For additional information, please contact:

University of Michigan School of Nursing Office of Student, Academic, and Multicultural Services (OSAMS) Room 1160C University of Michigan School of Nursing Building 400 North Ingalls Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-5482 Phone: 800-458-8689 (toll free) / 734-763-5985 Fax: 734-647-1419 Website: www.nursing.umich.edu