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University of Michigan-Dearborn

UM-Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan 48128-1491

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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STEM-heavyUrban

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

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59%Acceptance
1127SAT Avg
5,882Students
16:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$59,649Earnings 10yr
$10,904Net Price

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.

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

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).

Programs (149)

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%

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.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wolverines

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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

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

DTW Detroit9 mi
CLE Cleveland95 mi
CMH Columbus161 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA621 mi · ~17h 56m drive
New York, NY490 mi · ~14h 9m drive
Hartford, CT543 mi · ~15h 41m drive
Providence, RI607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
Albany, NY483 mi · ~13h 57m drive
Syracuse, NY363 mi · ~10h 29m drive
Rochester, NY291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
Buffalo, NY225 mi · ~6h 30m drive
Philadelphia, PA450 mi · ~13h drive
Pittsburgh, PA212 mi · ~6h 7m drive
Harrisburg, PA358 mi · ~10h 21m drive
Newark, NJ481 mi · ~13h 54m drive
Washington, DC401 mi · ~11h 35m drive
Baltimore, MD404 mi · ~11h 40m drive
Atlanta, GA595 mi · ~17h 11m drive
Charlotte, NC506 mi · ~14h 37m drive
Raleigh, NC514 mi · ~14h 51m drive
Miami, FL1157 mi · ~33h 25m drive
Orlando, FL958 mi · ~27h 41m drive
Tampa, FL994 mi · ~28h 43m drive
Nashville, TN466 mi · ~13h 28m drive
New Orleans, LA935 mi · ~27h 1m drive
Richmond, VA451 mi · ~13h 2m drive
Chicago, IL228 mi · ~6h 35m drive
Detroit, MI10 mi · ~17 min drive
Minneapolis, MN534 mi · ~15h 26m drive
St. Louis, MO446 mi · ~12h 53m drive
Kansas City, MO634 mi · ~18h 19m drive
Indianapolis, IN233 mi · ~6h 44m drive
Columbus, OH163 mi · ~4h 43m drive
Cleveland, OH97 mi · ~2h 48m drive
Milwaukee, WI243 mi · ~7h 1m drive
Dallas, TX991 mi · ~28h 38m drive
Houston, TX1099 mi · ~31h 45m drive
Austin, TX1157 mi · ~33h 25m drive
San Antonio, TX1231 mi · ~35h 34m drive
Los Angeles, CA1970 mi · ~56h 55m drive
San Francisco, CA2078 mi · ~60h 2m drive
San Diego, CA1959 mi · ~56h 36m drive
Seattle, WA1925 mi · ~55h 37m drive
Portland, OR1956 mi · ~56h 30m drive
Denver, CO1145 mi · ~33h 5m drive
Phoenix, AZ1678 mi · ~48h 29m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1479 mi · ~42h 44m drive
Honolulu, HI4471 mi · ~129h 10m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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