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Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197

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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

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81%Acceptance
1046SAT Avg
10,751Students
15:1Student:Faculty
45%Grad Rate
$51,793Earnings 10yr
$17,084Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Eastern Michigan University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1046

Reading & WritingMid: 535
470600
MathMid: 520
440570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1826

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1046

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,084

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,750

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

Programs (251)

Student Life

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%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.5%
Freshman Retention67.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,148
8 Years$46,385
10 Years$51,793

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,200
Men
$51,200

Rankings

Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#202

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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)

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