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University of Michigan, Dearborn is a public regional university located in Dearborn, Michigan. University of Michigan-Dearborn is moderately inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at University of Michigan-Dearborn is in the top 25% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $56,525 10 years after enrolling, 6th in Michigan, and in the top 25% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, University of Michigan-Dearborn bachelor students earn 1% less than the national average. University of Michigan-Dearborn is ranked 3rd in Michigan.
University of Michigan, Dearborn’s median net annual cost of $12,855 and average years to graduate of 5 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at University of Michigan-Dearborn sorted by number of graduates - Psychology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Computer science, Marketing - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$12,855
Average years to graduate
5
Computer Programming
Rank: #2
Economic score: 0.79
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Rank: #9
Economic score: 1.11
Computer Engineering
Rank: #46
Economic score: 1.12
Finance
Rank: #31
Economic score: 1.42
Information Systems Mgmt.
Rank: #23
Economic score: 1.5
Accounting
Rank: #57
Economic score: 1.52
English Language & Lit
Rank: #54
Economic score: 3.99
Economics
Rank: #229
Economic score: 4.16
Comms & Media Studies
Rank: #236
Economic score: 5.25
Education (subject specific)
Rank: #153
Economic score: 5.31
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at University of Michigan-Dearborn - Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Fields, Education, Finance, Education - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Accounting
Rank: #192
Economic score: 0.38
Education (subject specific)
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 0.58
Public Administration
Rank: #112
Economic score: 0.67
Educ. Administration
Rank: #337
Economic score: 0.83
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 5 years. 63% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at University of Michigan-Dearborn is 2% higher than the state average, and 5% above the average for all regional universities in the country.
At University of Michigan-Dearborn, Pell Grant recipients represent 39% of the measured graduating class, 4% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at University of Michigan-Dearborn graduates within 5 years.
University of Michigan-Dearborn is in the top 25% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
University of Michigan, Dearborn’s economic mobility score of 32.83 is calculated by adjusting the 1.57 economic score of lower-income students by the 39% pell grant recipients within the student body. University of Michigan-Dearborn’s EMS of 32.83 ranks in the top 10% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 10%
The average Title IV recipient at University of Michigan, Dearborn pays $12,855 a year, $1,997 less than the $14,852 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $12,855
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At University of Michigan-Dearborn, 87% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $12,855 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 33% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $5,818. This is 21% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$4,861
Pell grants
$5,412
State grants
$1,206
Institutional grants
$7,855
University of Michigan, Dearborn's moderately inclusive admissions are indicated by their 69% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 8,065 applicants, of which 5,546 were admitted and 1,084 enrolled. University of Michigan-Dearborn has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
Full time
77%
83%
Female
51%
59%
First time
47%
59%
In-state
95%
68%
1st generation
38%
35%
White
68%
52%
Black
8%
14%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Asian
9%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
9%
12%