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Known for engineering — excellent value

University of Michigan-Dearborn is a public institution in Dearborn with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1127, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.9K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,649 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,904.

Established

1959

Motto

Arts, Knowledge, Truth

Type

Public university

Conference

National Association of

Division

Division I

59%

Acceptance

1127

SAT Avg

5,882

Undergrads

16:1

Student : Faculty

57%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$59,649

Earnings 10yr

$10,904

Avg Net Price

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History & Fun Facts

•Construction on the Dearborn Center began on May 22, 1958, and on October 1 of that year, William E.
•The branch opened with an enrollment of 34 students on September 28, 1959.
•A liberal arts division and programs in electrical engineering and teacher education were added in fall 1960.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1127

Reading & WritingMid: 580

500630

MathMid: 595

490630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25

2330

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

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,944

Tuition (out-of-state)$31,360

Books & Supplies$1,300

Total Cost of Attendance$22,435

Average Net Price$10,904

Median Debt at Graduation$22,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,160

$30–48K$8,157

$48–75K$9,589

$75–110K$15,656

$110K+$19,586

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

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$17,000

Programs (149)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.5%

Freshman Retention81.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,389

10 Years$59,649

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

81%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

5,882

Gender Split

47% / 53%

Women / Men

First Generation

38%

Pell Grant Recipients

44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%

Black 9%

Hispanic 6%

Asian 10%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 4%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

45

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

11

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

4

Motor Vehicle Theft

5

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

12

Drug Arrests

9

Liquor Arrests

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

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K

10 mi(17 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

97 mi(168 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

163 mi(283 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTWDetroit9 mi

CLECleveland95 mi

CMHColumbus161 mi

Distance to Cities

Detroit, MI10 mi

~17 min drive

Cleveland, OH97 mi

~2h 48m drive

Columbus, OH163 mi

~4h 43m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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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 (149)

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

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