Editing University of Michigan (section)

====History of admissions policies====

{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; font-size:85%; margin:10px; text-align:center;"
|+ Enrollment in University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (2013–2024)
! Academic Year
! Undergraduates
! Graduate
! Total Enrollment
|-
! 2013–2014<ref name="CDS2013-14">{{Cite web |date = n.d. |title = University of Michigan Common Data Set 2013–2014 |url = https://obp.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/pubdata/cds/cds_2013-2014_umaa.pdf |access-date = February 1, 2024 |publisher = University of Michigan Office of Budget and Planning |quote = For common datasets from 1998–present, see obp.umich.edu/campus-statistics/common-data-set/ }}</ref>
| 28,283 || 15,427 || 43,710
|-
! 2014–2015<ref name="CDS2014-15">{{Cite web |date = n.d. |title = University of Michigan Common Data Set 2014–2015 |url = https://obp.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/pubdata/cds/cds_2014-2015_umaa.pdf |access-date = February 1, 2024 |publisher = University of Michigan Office of Budget and Planning |quote = For common datasets from 1998–present, see obp.umich.edu/campus-statistics/common-data-set/ }}</ref>
| 28,395 || 15,230 || 43,625
|-
! 2015–2016<ref name="CDS2015-16">{{Cite web |date = n.d. |title = University of Michigan Common Data Set 2015–2016 |url = https://obp.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/pubdata/cds/cds_2015-2016_umaa.pdf |access-date = February 1, 2024 |publisher = University of Michigan Office of Budget and Planning |quote = For common datasets from 1998–present, see obp.umich.edu/campus-statistics/common-data-set/ }}</ref>
| 28,312 || 15,339 || 43,651
|-
! 2016–2017<ref name="CDS2016-17">{{Cite web |date = n.d. |title = University of Michigan Common Data Set 2016–2017 |url = https://obp.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/pubdata/cds/cds_2016-2017_umaa.pdf |access-date = February 1, 2024 |publisher = University of Michigan Office of Budget and Planning |quote = For common datasets from 1998–present, see obp.umich.edu/campus-statistics/common-data-set/ }}</ref>
| 28,964 || 15,754 || 44,718
|-
! 2017–2018<ref name="CDS2017-18">{{Cite web |date = n.d. |title = University of Michigan Common Data Set 2017–2018 |url = https://obp.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/pubdata/cds/cds_2017-2018_umaa.pdf |access-date = February 1, 2024 |publisher = University of Michigan Office of Budget and Planning |quote = For common datasets from 1998–present, see obp.umich.edu/campus-statistics/common-data-set/ }}</ref>
| 29,821 || 16,181 || 46,002
|-
! 2018–2019<ref name="CDS2018-19">{{Cite web |date = n.d. |title = University of Michigan Common Data Set 2018–2019 |url = https://obp.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/pubdata/cds/cds_2018-2019_umaa.pdf |access-date = December 17, 2023 |publisher = University of Michigan Office of Budget and Planning |quote = For common datasets from 1998–present, see obp.umich.edu/campus-statistics/common-data-set/ }}</ref>
| 30,318 || 16,398 || 46,716
|-
! 2019–2020<ref name="CDS2019-20">{{Cite web |date = n.d. |title = University of Michigan Common Data Set 2019–2020 |url = https://obp.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/pubdata/cds/cds_2019-2020_umaa.pdf |access-date = December 17, 2023 |publisher = University of Michigan Office of Budget and Planning |quote = For common datasets from 1998–present, see obp.umich.edu/campus-statistics/common-data-set/ }}</ref>
| 31,266 || 16,824 || 48,090
|-
! 2020–2021<ref name="CDS2020-21" />
| 31,329 || 16,578 || 47,907
|-
! 2021–2022<ref name="CDS2021-22" />
| 32,282 || 17,996 || 50,278
|-
! 2022–2023<ref name="CDS2022-23" />
| 32,695 || 18,530 || 51,225
|-
! 2023–2024<ref name="CDS2023-24" />
| 33,730 || 18,335 || 52,065
|}

In August 1841, the university first published its admission requirements for incoming freshmen. These criteria placed a strong emphasis on proficiency in [[ancient languages]], particularly [[Latin]] and Greek.<ref name="Hinsdale 1906" />{{rp|33}} Prospective students faced an examination process that assessed their knowledge across various subjects, including arithmetic, algebra, English grammar, geography, [[Latin literature]] (Virgil and Cicero's Select Orations), Greek literature (Jacob's or Felton's Greek Reader), [[Latin grammar]] (Andrews and Stoddard's), and Greek grammar (Sophocles's).

A decade later, the university made a significant change to its admission policy. In 1851, it introduced a more flexible approach by waiving the ancient language requirement for students not pursuing the traditional collegiate course and allowing admission without examination in classical languages for these students.<ref name="Hinsdale 1906" />{{rp|44}} This adjustment can be viewed as a prelude to [[scientific education]], signaling a gradual shift from the classical curriculum to a more diverse and modern academic offering.

In the early days of the university, the admission requirements varied across different departments, and most admissions were based on referrals. However, in 1863, a standardized [[entrance examination]] was introduced, establishing a single set of qualifications for admission to all academic and professional departments.<ref name="Hinsdale 1906" />{{rp|79}} The university administration at the time praised the implementation of this entrance examination, recognizing its contribution to enhancing the admission process.<ref name="Hinsdale 1906" />{{rp|44}} This entrance examination played a crucial role in the admission process throughout the 19th century until the introduction of nationwide [[standardized tests]].