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University of Michigan-Dearborn

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 69%
Students retention rate 84%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Dearborn, Michigan, UM-Dearborn 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.

University of Michigan-Dearborn 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.

UM-Dearborn boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,816

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

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,048

Cost of attendance at University of Michigan-Dearborn 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, 87 of freshman students at University of Michigan-Dearborn received on average $10,899 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.

$10,899
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 363 38% $5,506 $1,998,516
Other Federal Grant 440 46% $5,953 $2,619,407
State Grant/Scholarships 117 12% $1,206 $141,103
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 803 84% $7,855 $6,307,305
Total Grant & Scholarships 832 87% $10,899 $9,067,815

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Michigan-Dearborn 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 University of Michigan-Dearborn students is 56.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.4%.

56.3%

  • asian 52.8% 47 students
  • African American 42.2% 35 students
  • white 60.2% 389 students
  • unknown 58.3% 14 students
  • hispanic 52.4% 33 students
  • International Students 53.8% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 36.1% 13 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

University of Michigan-Dearborn 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

University of Michigan-Dearborn 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 - 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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