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.
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