University of Michigan - Dearborn

University of Michigan-Dearborn Overview

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.

Is UMich Dearborn a Good School?

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.

UMich Dearborn Acceptance Rate 2021

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 and Graduation Rates at UMich Dearborn

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 Outcomes for UMich Dearborn Grads

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.

UMich Dearborn's Endowment

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.

Tuition and Financial Aid at UMich Dearborn

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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Where is UMich Dearborn?

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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