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The
University of Michigan
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Satellite
Campus: Flint, Mich. |
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| Established: |
1956 |
| Type: |
Public
University |
| Chancellor: |
Ruth
J. Person |
| President:
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Mary
Sue Coleman (U of M system) |
| Faculty: |
405 |
| Students: |
7,260 |
| Undergraduates: |
6,155
(as of Spring 2009) - 63% full-time, 31% part-time |
| Postgraduates: |
1,105
(as of Spring 2009) |
| Location: |
Flint,
Michigan U.S.A. |
| Campus
Type: |
Urban |
| Colors: |
Maize
and Blue |
| Mascot: |
The
Wolverine |
| Website: |
www.umflint.edu |
| Extension
Centers: |
Ann
Arbor and Dearborn |
| Demographics: |
61.9%
male, 38.1% female |
| Racial
Makeup: |
70.2%
Caucasian, 14% African American, 10% other, 2.8% Hispanic
American, 2.2% Asian American, 0.7% Native American |
| Student
Makeup: |
96.6%
in-state, 11.6% transfer students, 3.4% out-of-state,
2.5% international |
| Housing: |
Available
as of 8/08. The modern, 310-bed residence hall was
completed and fully-occupied by fall 2008. In the
fall of 2009, the new Riverfront Residence Hall will
open downtown, bringing another 250 beds immediately
(with plans for an eventual 550 beds). The nonprofit
Uptown Reinvestment Corporation bought the 16-story
former hotel with plans to transform it into housing
for UM-Flint students. |
| Incoming
Freshmen: |
2,486
students applied; 2,160 were accepted |
| Faculty: |
16:1
student/faculty ratio; 245 full-time faculty (64.5%
are PhDs) |
| Student
Organizations: |
77
recognized student clubs and organizations |
| Greek
Life: |
Fraternities
(2% of student body) and sororities (3% of student
body); Chapters include Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Sigma,
Omega Psi Phi, Theta Chi, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Beta
Sigma Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Sigma Sigma, Zeta
Phi Beta and Theta Phi Alpha (Formed in January 2009) |
| Special
Academic Programs: |
Study
abroad, honors, graduate program, dual enrollee, pre-professional
program |
| Majors: |
122
undergraduate programs and 37 graduate programs, with
a focus on the liberal arts and sciences, education,
nursing, business, computer science. Most popular
majors: 16.8 nursing; 14.4% business; 13.8% education;
7.4% health professions; 4% computer science. Degrees
Available: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate. |
| Academic
Calendar: |
Summer,
Fall, Winter, Spring semesters |
| Libraries: |
1
library, 222,925 bound volumes, 36,335 periodicals,
593,114 microforms, 911 periodical subscriptions.
Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-5
p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-8 p.m. |
| Computers: |
4
labs with 205 workstations |
| Tuition
per year: |
In-state,
full-time: $7,406.70; per credit hour: $292
Out-of state, full-time: $14,454; per credit hour:
$584
Required fees: $368
Room and board: $7,900
Books and supplies: $1,000 |
| Financial
Aid: |
60%
receive financial aid; Average need-based financial
aid package: $7,656; Types of aid available: Grants,
scholarships, loans, work-study, employment, veterans
benefits. Call 810-762-3300 or visit www.umflint.edu/resources/
offices/financial_aid/ for more information |
| Admissions: |
Deferred
admission: Yes; Early decision: No; Average high
school GPA: 3.13
Average SAT score: 513.53; Average ACT score: 20.92
Application fee: $30.00
Documents required: GED or high school transcripts
and test scores, UM-Flint counselor recommendation
form. Materials recommended: Resumes, letters of
recommendation. Materials needed for transfer students:
College transcripts
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Info
is current as of Spring 2007 -- Sources: MichiganCollegeGuide.com,
Wikipedia.com
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