University of Michigan- Flint: what international applicants need

What are University of Michigan- Flint's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of Michigan- Flint admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is University of Michigan- Flint's acceptance rate?

70.5% for students who started in fall 2024: University of Michigan- Flint admitted 8,366 of its 11,873 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of Michigan- Flint require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. University of Michigan- Flint is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for University of Michigan- Flint?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 470–610 in Math and 500–633 in Reading and Writing (66% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 19–24.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of Michigan- Flint's application fee for international students?

University of Michigan- Flint charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does University of Michigan- Flint accept?

University of Michigan- Flint doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does University of Michigan- Flint require?

University of Michigan- Flint doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of Michigan- Flint require the Common App personal essay?

No. University of Michigan- Flint doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does University of Michigan- Flint have?

59 of University of Michigan- Flint's 5,011 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of Michigan- Flint cost for international students?

University of Michigan- Flint is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $28,320 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $14,704). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $14,042. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $44,774 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source