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Eastern Michigan University has 10 upcoming campus tour dates; registration links for each are listed on this page.

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The nearest major airport is Detroit (DTW), about 14 miles away.

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Eastern Michigan University Campus Tours & Visits — Ypsilanti, MI

Known for health sciences — excellent value

Eastern Michigan University is a public institution in Ypsilanti with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1046, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 10.8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,793 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,084.

Established

1849

Motto

"Equity, Exemplar, Excellence"

Mascot

Swoop

Type

Public research university

Division

Division II

81%

Acceptance

1046

SAT Avg

10,751

Undergrads

15:1

Student : Faculty

45%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$51,793

Earnings 10yr

$17,084

Avg Net Price

Rankings

Wall Street Journal

2025

#29

Washington Monthly

2025

#202

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Cross countrySwimmingIndoor trackOutdoor trackBasketballBasketball tournamentGymnasticsGolf

History & Fun Facts

•History Main article: History of Eastern Michigan University The Old Main Building was completed in 1852, a year before the normal school open its door.
•It was destroyed in a fire in 1859 and rebuilt in 1860.
•Influenced by similar academies in Europe, the Michigan Legislature founded the Michigan State Normal School in 1849 with its campus in Ypsilanti.
•There was a significant contest among municipalities across Michigan to become the home of the state's first normal school.
•The school officially opened its doors for classes on March 29, 1853, with 122 enrolled students.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1046

Reading & WritingMid: 535

470600

MathMid: 520

440570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22

1826

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$15,510

Tuition (out-of-state)$15,510

Room & Board$12,440

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$28,168

Average Net Price$17,084

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,925

$30–48K$14,959

$48–75K$16,268

$75–110K$20,089

$110K+$22,274

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

54.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-4.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,750

Programs (251)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.5%

Freshman Retention67.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,148

10 Years$51,793

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

68%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

10,751

Gender Split

59% / 41%

Women / Men

First Generation

34%

Pell Grant Recipients

37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%

Black 17%

Hispanic 10%

Asian 3%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 5%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

78

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

18

Burglary

4

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

6

Motor Vehicle Theft

9

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

22

Drug Arrests

16

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from MI state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K

30 mi(52 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

112 mi(194 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

162 mi(281 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTWDetroit14 mi

CLECleveland108 mi

CMHColumbus160 mi

Distance to Cities

Detroit, MI30 mi

~52 min drive

Cleveland, OH112 mi

~3h 14m drive

Columbus, OH162 mi

~4h 41m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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$100-180/night

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History & Fun Facts

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SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (251)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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