<p>First of all the reason the University of Michigan is number 26 instead of being in the top 10-15 is because of financial aid issues among students, tuition costs, etc… Most of Michigans programs rank in the top 10. The actual percentage is 70% or so. Don’t let that acceptance rate fool you. Even though Michigans accept rate is 50%, Most students have a 3.7- 3.9 UW GPA. Most instate students get in easier, while most out of state students get rejected. Michigan is very competitive and most people that think they won’t get in, usually don’t apply. Michigan also has a large class size. 6,000 or so Freshan are admitted every year. Last year it was 5700, but due to the economic crisis this year things have change. The USNWR ranking is for 2007 school year. Last years Admit rate was 41%. The Yale Dean of admissions basically stated that rankings are a piece of garbage. They are untrue and it really hurts the admissions process. Most students will apply to top schools because of the ranking and not because of interest. Michigan is a great school. I can’t wait to attend this fall.</p>