Eastern Michigan University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,290
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	85%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Eastern Michigan University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that Eastern Michigan University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Eastern Michigan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Eastern Michigan University is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Eastern Michigan University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

84.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,700

Cost of attendance at Eastern Michigan University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,700

Cost of attendance at Eastern Michigan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Eastern Michigan University received on average $9,182 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,182

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	768	43%	$5,030	$3,862,919
Other Federal Grant	794	44%	$5,511	$4,375,851
State Grant/Scholarships	99	6%	$980	$97,019
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,589	88%	$7,061	$11,219,699
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,709	95%	$9,182	$15,692,569

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eastern Michigan University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eastern Michigan University students is 48.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.6%.

48.2%

asian 62.5% 40 students
African American 35.4% 233 students
white 53.2% 924 students
unknown 36.8% 7 students
hispanic 44.1% 79 students
International Students 73.3% 22 students
Mixed Race 44.2% 65 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-American Conference
Baseball Mid-American Conference
Basketball Mid-American Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-American Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Eastern Michigan University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Eastern Michigan University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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