University of Michigan
Former names | Catholepistemiad (1817–1821) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Latin: Artes, Scientia, Veritas |
Motto in English | "Arts, Knowledge, Truth" |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | August 26, 1817 |
| Founders | John Monteith Gabriel Richard |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $19.2 billion (2024) |
| Budget | $13.1 billion (2024) |
| President | Domenico Grasso (interim) |
| Provost | Laurie McCauley |
Academic staff | 8,426 (2024) |
Administrative staff | 24,812 (2024) |
| Students | 52,855 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 34,454 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 18,401 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , Michigan , United States 42°16′37″N 83°44′17″W / 42.27694°N 83.73806°W |
| Campus | Midsize city, 3,177 acres (12.86 km2) Total: 20,965 acres (84.84 km2), including arboretum |
| Newspapers | |
| Yearbook | Michiganensian |
| Colors | Maize and blue |
| Nickname | Wolverines |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Website | umich |
The University of Michigan (U-M, U of M, or Michigan) is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1817, it is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. The University of Michigan is one of the earliest American research universities and is a founding member of the Association of American Universities. In the fall of 2023, the university employed 8,189 faculty members and enrolled 52,065 students in its programs.
The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". It consists of nineteen colleges and offers 250 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In 2021, it ranked third among American universities in research expenditures according to the National Science Foundation.
The University of Michigan's athletic teams are collectively known as the Wolverines. They compete in NCAA Division I (FBS) as a member of the Big Ten Conference. The university currently fields varsity teams across 29 NCAA-sanctioned sports. As of 2022, athletes from the university had won 188 medals at the Olympic Games.
Notable alumni from the university include 8 domestic and foreign heads of state or heads of government, 48 U.S. senators, 218 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, 42 U.S. Cabinet secretaries, and 41 U.S. governors.