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University of Michigan-Dearborn

UM-Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan 48128-1491

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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

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Michigan-Dearborn Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1127

Reading & WritingMid: 580
500630
MathMid: 595
490630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2330

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

58.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1127

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$10,904

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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

Programs (149)

Student Life

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
8 Years$57,847
10 Years$59,649

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,300
Men
$68,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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