Grant Thornton LLP Accountants and Management Consultants Member of Grant Thornton International May 17, 2005 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Office of the Chief Accountant 450 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20549 Re: University Bancorp, Inc. File No. 0-16023 Dear Sir or Madam: We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of University Bancorp, Inc. dated May 16, 2005, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein. Very truly yours, /S/ GRANT THORNTON LLP American Center Building 27777 Franklin Road, Suite 800 Southfield, Michigan 48034 T: 248 262-1950 W: www.grantthornton.com