About UM-Flint

Founded in 1956 on a commitment to bring a quality Michigan education to Flint and the surrounding area, University of Michigan-Flint has grown into a vital, transformative resource for learning, research, creativity, and innovation. Get to know our history, leadership, mission, and the community at the center of it all.

At the center of the community

Located in the heart of downtown Flint, UM-Flint is a comprehensive urban university of diverse learners and scholars committed to advancing our local and global communities. Explore the data, departments, and stories that make up our institution.

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Get to know UM-Flint

Our History

For more than six decades, UM-Flint has provided an excellent educational experience for students in the heart of the city of Flint. Learn more about U-M’s first campus outside of Ann Arbor.

Explore Flint

With new restaurants and nationally recognized Farmer’s Market, and the state’s second largest art museum, our hometown has a lot to offer UM-Flint students.

Departments

A full listing of all academic and administrative departments at the UM-Flint. 

Accreditations

You will find a complete list of all accreditations received by the UM-Flint.

Consumer Information

This site is a compendium of institutional data for a variety of areas of the University.

Building Hours

Get a complete listing of all building hours, plus use our handy UM-Flint map and directions to help you arrive and navigate the campus.

UM-Flint by the Numbers

See how UM-Flint stands out with these key stats that highlight flexibility, quality, and student success.

6500+

students enrolled

70+

bachelor degree programs

97%

of classes have fewer than 40 students

1956

founded