Engineering tuition

A University of Michigan Engineering education is a major investment, and we know cost is one of the biggest questions students and families have. The good news is that there are many ways to make that investment more manageable.

Our students have access to a variety of funding resources and opportunities, including scholarships, grants, fellowships, assistantships, work-study and loans. 

• Undergraduate students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships after they’re admitted.
• PhD students receive full funding.
• Master’s students may be eligible for fellowships, scholarships or external funding opportunities.

Undergraduate aid

All of our admitted domestic engineering undergraduates, including transfer students, are automatically considered for the merit-based Engineering Scholarship of Honor. Students who are selected for an Engineering Scholarship of Honor will be notified via email. The award will also be posted to their financial aid account and will be visible in Wolverine Access. 

Additionally there are two Michigan Engineering scholarship programs available to incoming first-year students that require a separate application:

• Joseph M. Geisinger Scholarship.
• Gloria Wille Bell and Carlos R. Bell Scholarship.

Visit the Undergraduate Engineering Financial Support page for additional funding opportunities for University of Michigan engineering students.

Need-based aid

To be considered for need-based financial aid, you’ll need to complete the financial aid application process. The first steps of your college scholarship journey are to set up a College Scholarship Service (CSS) profile and fill out the Free Application for Federal student aid (FAFSA).

Video transcript

 Jackie: I was really sure I wanted to go here. The only uncertainty was whether I’d be able to afford it.

Amran: We visited when I was in eighth grade, and it just stuck in my head—I knew I wanted to come to U-M.

Amber: Growing up, there weren’t a lot of people who looked like me where I was from. I’d go around saying, “Hey, you can go to college. College is an option for you.” Luckily for me, I was good at school, so it was easy to envision.

 Jackie:Choosing U-M was a big decision, especially in terms of finding scholarships and ways to make it more affordable. My high school guidance counselor helped me look into scholarships from our school and local organizations. And U-M was really good about financial aid. They even offered a scholarship for engineering students from the Upper Peninsula.

Amran: There’s also a center in downtown Detroit, and when I contacted them, they told me about the Go Blue Guarantee. That really helped—if your family makes less than $65K a year, you basically get a full scholarship. Even if you make more, they still help you out.

Amber: To be honest, college was hard for me. I worked two or three different jobs the whole time I was here. But there was no way I was leaving without that engineering degree. Not having to worry about tuition or loans once I graduated lifted a huge stress—especially since I decided to go to grad school. That made the choice easier.

 Jackie: No matter what problem you face, you can get through it. It’s not easy most of the time, but there are always people here to help you.

Amber: There are so many different places to find support. There are people who look like you, people who understand you.

 Jackie: The people I found here kept me driven, always pushing me toward bigger and better goals.

Amran: I’ve met so many friends here who basically changed my life. We were like a family—and we still are.

Amber: Now I can proudly say I’m a graduate. I worked hard for it. I earned it.

[End of video.]

Undergraduate tuition costs

As you think about cost, remember that tuition is only part of the picture. You’ll also want to plan for housing (students are not required to live on campus) and food, books and course materials, supplies or equipment, local transportation and personal expenses. You can use the U-M Net Price Calculator to get an early estimate of your full-time cost of attendance and financial aid at U-M.

Estimated undergraduate tuition, 2025-2026 academic year

Division (full-time students)	Michigan Resident	Non-resident	International
First-Years/Sophomores	$18,346	$63,962	$127,924
Juniors/Seniors	$20,648	$68,444	$136,888

Go Blue Guarantee

The Go Blue Guarantee makes education more affordable for Michigan residents. If you qualify, your financial aid will include scholarships and grants totaling at least the cost of tuition and mandatory university fees assessed each semester.

U-M will pay full undergraduate tuition and mandatory university fees for up to four years for students who:

• Are eligible for in-state tuition.
• Are eligible to apply for financial aid.
• Have family incomes of $125,000 and under & assets below $125,000 (as well as tuition support for some families earning more.)
• Are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.

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Graduate funding

Whether you’re pursuing a PhD or getting your master’s degree, there are funding options and scholarships available.

Estimated graduate tuition, 2025-2026 academic year

Program type	Michigan Resident	Non-resident & International
Rackham	$16,980	$31,898
Non-Rackham	$17,447	$32,425

Master’s students

Michigan Engineering has a limited number of fellowships for the Bridges to Doctorate Program which provides two terms of funding for the first academic year (i.e. tuition, living stipend, health insurance and fees) for graduate students. Admitted master’s students (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents) are automatically considered for this award based on the information in their official admission applications.

We also have a number of fellowships, scholarships and external funding opportunities for engineering master’s students to consider. Check with your department or program coordinators to learn more about any additional fellowships, Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) positions or Graduate Student Research Assistant (GSRA) positions open to master’s students. 

For questions about graduate fellowships and funding, contact the Rackham Finance and Fellowships office at 734-764-8119 or email [email protected]

PhD students

Our PhD students receive full funding, which includes a tuition waiver, monthly living stipend, and health insurance. You may want to supplement that funding with additional scholarships and fellowships. Our biggest advice is to apply for funding early.

Exact funding amounts vary by department. The package can come from a combination of sources, including fellowships and research and/or instructional jobs. To get a better idea of what your stipend might look like, get familiar with our funding sources.