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Public, 4-Year
Dearborn, MI

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in MI. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$14,944

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

58.6%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

56.3%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$59,649

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

University of Michigan-Dearborn is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Dearborn, MI. With a competitive tuition profile of $14,944, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 56.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing500 – 630
20025th–75th percentile800
Math490 – 630
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite23 – 30
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

58.6%

Transfer-Out Rate26.8%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$59,776

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

2.0 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$29,649

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$236,714

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$533,204

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of Michigan-Dearborn is $22,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
47.3%
52.7%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
64.6%
Asian
9.8%
Black
8.5%
Hispanic
6.5%
Two or more
5.0%
International
3.8%
Unknown
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$14,944

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$8,160
$30k - $48k$8,157
$48k - $75k$9,589
$75k+$15,656

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$22,500
Pell Grant Recipients43.9%
Using Federal Loans38.4%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment46.8%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

81.3%

Success

56.3%

In-State Cost

$14,944

Age 25+ Students

13.5%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Larger

Working at 6yr

1,799 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Dearborn (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Dearborn (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.