University of Michigan-Dearborn
About University of Michigan-Dearborn
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
UM-Dearborn is a public university in Dearborn, Michigan, in the Detroit metro area. It offers programs in engineering, business, and education with strong connections to the automotive industry and the Ford Motor Company.
Founded
1959
Location
Dearborn, Michigan
Students
7,869
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
55.6%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
58%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$15,640
Out-of-state: $32,896
Avg Net Price
$9,492
After financial aid
SAT Average
1115
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$59,649
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
55.6 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
University of Michigan-Dearborn accepts 55.6% of applicants and doesn't require standardized tests. Focus on your grades and personal statement, and you have a solid chance.
SAT Scores
1115/ 1600
ACT Scores
25/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
58% complete their degree within six years
Retention
82.5%
4-Year Grad
27%
6-Year Grad
56%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
68.8%
$/Student
$12.9K
Class Size
Medium
The 27% graduation rate is below average, but 82.5% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$15,640
In-State
$32,896
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,040
After Financial Aid
$9,492
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,211
Receive Grants
46.2%
Take Loans
36.3%
Tuition is $15,640/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $9,492.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at University of Michigan-Dearborn fund their education.
While in School
46.2%
Get Grants
Free money
36.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
$25,334
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$22,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$239/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 36.3% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $22,500. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Gender
48.1%
Female
52%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,952
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
1,917
Graduates
38.2%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
13.5%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (48% women, 52% men). 38.2% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
5,952
Students
public
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
University of Michigan-Dearborn fields 9 varsity teams with 241 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
NAIA
Division I
Conference
Wolverine-Hoosier
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
241
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
58% / 42%
139
Men
102
Women
7
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of University of Michigan-Dearbornearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$59,649
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Mechanical Engineering
$71K
149 grads
1yr Earnings
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
$79K
126 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$32K
109 grads
1yr Earnings
Public Health
—
100 grads
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$77K
81 grads
1yr Earnings
Finance and Financial Management Services
$58K
79 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $50K six years out, growing to $60K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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