University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI · Public
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University of Michigan-Dearborn admitted 55.6% of applicants university-wide (7,844 of 14,105).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 55.6% | 7,844 | 14,105 |
| In-state | 78.0% | 5,196 | 6,659 |
| Out-of-state | 62.0% | 1,235 | 1,993 |
| International applicants | 25.9% | 1,413 | 5,453 |
| Men | 51.1% | 3,537 | 6,915 |
| Women | 60.0% | 4,208 | 7,013 |
Of 7,844 admitted students, 1,114 enrolled (14.2% yield).
University of Michigan-Dearborn Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 990–1255
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 24–28
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Michigan-Dearborn Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $34,196/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,896 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $1,300 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $34,196/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $7,211 |
| $30k–48k | $6,284 |
| $48k–75k | $7,997 |
| $75k–110k | $13,630 |
| Over $110k | $17,529 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition and mandatory fees (Full Tuition)
- Go Blue Guarantee — Full tuition and mandatory fees (Full Tuition)
- Merit Scholarship (Automatic) — Varies (Automatic)
- UM-Dearborn Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Freshman Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
University of Michigan-Dearborn Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Michigan-Dearborn Common Data Set · Application requirements · 2024
Essay prompts
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $59,649
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 82%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $22,500
- At graduation
University of Michigan-Dearborn · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #246
- Forbes: #291
- Niche: #267
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Engineering (22%), Computer & information sciences (14%), Business & marketing (14%).
University of Michigan-Dearborn Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.