Michigan Public Universities Report Over 5,000 Student Enrollment Drop

Enrollment at Michigan's 15 public universities has decreased by over 5,000 students this fall, marking the first decline in three years. The 2% drop, from 259,330 in Fall 2025 to 254,107 this fall, is attributed to a shrinking pool of high school graduates and new challenges for international students. Graduate student enrollment saw the steepest decline, at nearly 5%.