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At University of Michigan-Dearborn, we emphasize hands-on learning, small class sizes, engaged faculty and a commitment to impact southeast Michigan.
We prepare students to be Difference Makers in industry and in the community long before they graduate. And we’re addressing challenges to the region head-on through pioneering research, strategic partnerships and civic engagement.
We are creative thinkers, innovators and leaders, and we’re proud to call Dearborn home. Our beautiful campus, once owned by Henry Ford, continues to foster his bold spirit of entrepreneurship and collaboration.
Representing more than 50 birth countries and diverse backgrounds, our students value and uphold an inclusive culture built on mutual respect and integrity. Together, we cultivate an environment in which we can learn from each other and work toward a greater understanding.
University of Michigan-Dearborn is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Dearborn, Michigan. UMich Dearborn was founded in 1959 and now enrolls around 8,783 students a year, including 6,725 undergrads.
There are many ways for students to get involved at UMich Dearborn! Love music or performing? Join a campus band
Interested in journalism or communications? UMich Dearborn students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.
Thinking of pledging? UMich Dearborn has fraternities and sororities.
Planning to play sports? UMich Dearborn has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at UMich Dearborn on the Student Life page.
Learn more about life at UMich Dearborn on the Student Life page.
Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to UMich Dearborn for Fall 2022 is April 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from UMich Dearborn by October 1.
2021 UMich Dearborn Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Academic Calendar | Semester |
Overall Acceptance Rate | 68% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
Average GPA | 3.7 |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 92% |
In-State Tuition | $13,152 |
Out-of-State | $27,120 |
Percent of Need Met | 77% |
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package | $16,592 |
Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.
Let's take a look at to get a clearer idea of what UMich Dearborn offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.
It is moderately difficult to get into UMich Dearborn. UMich Dearborn admitted 68% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 7,300 students applied to UMich Dearborn and 4,928 were admitted.
Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.
Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at UMich Dearborn, around 82% are still enrolled the next year. Around 55% of students who started at UMich Dearborn earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.
Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 73% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.
The average starting salary for recent UMich Dearborn grads is $59,000 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.
An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. UMich Dearborn's endowment was valued at $56.8 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $10,946 for each full-time student enrolled.
Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. UMich Dearborn meets 77% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $16,592 a year.
The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $23,785 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.
The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021
Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.
Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at UMich Dearborn. Based on this information, how does UMich Dearborn sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is UMich Dearborn a good school for you?
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UMich Dearborn is located in the suburban setting of Dearborn, Michigan, less than an hour from Detroit.
If you want to see UMich Dearborn for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to Dearborn, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Detroit Metropolitan.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what UMich Dearborn and Dearborn are like without leaving home.
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First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UMich Dearborn is Apr 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UMich Dearborn is Aug 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1460 and Above
1140 to 1460
1140 and Less
The median SAT score for UMich Dearborn students is 1146. Applicants with SAT scores of 1460 and above have a good chance of being admitted to UMich Dearborn, while applicants with SAT scores between 1140 to 1460 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1140 have a low chance of being offered a spot at UMich Dearborn.
Tuition & Fees
$18,506
In State$34,922
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Wondering what life at UMich Dearborn is like? There are approximately 8,223 students enrolled at UMich Dearborn, including 6,116 undergraduate students and 2,107 graduate students. 76% percent of students attend school full-time, 96% percent are from MI and 4% percent of students are from other states.
76%
Full Time24%
Part Time96%
In State4%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Total Enrollment
Campus Setting
Acceptance Rate
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
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