Bachelor of Science in Architecture (First-Year)
/ Value of a University of Michigan Degree
Earning a bachelor’s degree from Taubman College is an investment in your future. U-M strives to be an affordable choice for you through our variety of need-based and scholarship offerings.
/ Go Blue Guarantee
The U-M Go Blue Guarantee makes an undergraduate education at the University of Michigan more affordable for residents of Michigan. 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.
/ Key Dates and Deadlines
| Financial Aid Applications | Opening Date | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| CSS Profile | October 1 | March 31 |
| FAFSA | December | March 31 |
/ Financial Aid & Scholarships
Taubman College is committed to making quality education affordable and achievable to all students.
Applying for Aid
In order to apply for aid, applicants must fill out both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Profile.
Scholarships
Incoming first-year architecture students are eligible for Taubman College merit-based scholarship awards; your undergraduate application for admission to the school is the application for these awards. Admitted applicants are notified of their merit award in their admission letter. These scholarships are limited.
/ Estimated Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate (Freshman/Sophomore)
| Michigan residents | Non-Residents | International | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall + Winter Tuition | $16,896 | $56,652 | $56,652 |
| Mandatory Fees (2 Full Terms) | $332 | $332 | $332 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,410 | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Living (varies by student) | $14,700 | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| Health Insurance | $2,520 | ||
| International Student Fee | $1,000 | ||
| Total | $33,338 | $73,094 | $76,614 |
Undergraduate (Junior/Senior)
| Michigan residents | Non-Residents | International | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall + Winter Tuition | $19,059 | $60,646 | $60,646 |
| Mandatory Fees (2 Full Terms) | $332 | $332 | $332 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,410 | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Living (varies by student) | $14,700 | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| Health Insurance | $2,520 | ||
| International Student Fee | $1,000 | ||
| Total | $35,501 | $77,088 | $80,608 |
Undergraduate (Junior*)
| Michigan residents | Non-Residents | International | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Tuition* | $4,101 | $13,751 | $13,751 |
| Summer Mandatory Fees (Half Term)* | $83 | $83 | $83 |
| Summer International Student Fee | $250 | ||
| Summer Living (varies by student) | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Fall + Winter Tuition | $19,059 | $60,646 | $60,646 |
| Mandatory Fees (2 Full Terms) | $332 | $332 | $332 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,452 | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Living (varies by student) | $14,700 | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| Health Insurance | $2,520 | ||
| International Student Fee | $1,000 | ||
| Total | $42,727 | $93,964 | $97,734 |
* Includes tuition for Architectural Design 302, a six-credit hour intensive skill-building studio for transfer students who begin taking courses in the summer half-term.
Note: Please check the University of Michigan Registrar's Office website for current tuition figures. The Registrar's Office is the authoritative source of tuition information for the University.
Tuition and Due Date Information
Student Financial Services manages student account billing and tuition collection at the University of Michigan. Visit their website to learn more about paying tuition and due dates.
Spring Travel Grants
Each spring semester, our faculty teach spring travel courses for credit. All students from Taubman College are guaranteed $1,500 in support for international travel and $1,000 for domestic travel.
Undergraduate Laptop Program
The Michigan Undergraduate Laptop Program (ULP) provides free laptops to eligible incoming students on the UM-Ann Arbor campus.