About University of Michigan-Dearborn

Founded in 1959, University of Michigan-Dearborn. is a college. Located in Michigan, which is a city setting in Michigan, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 7,141 full time undergraduate students, and 1,990 full time graduate students.

The University of Michigan-Dearborn Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 17:1. There are 321 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Dearborn include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate64%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range
ACT Range22-27

Admissions at UM-D are considered Selective, with ,20% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

92% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 60% were in the top quarter, and 26% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Michigan-Dearborn.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
39%
“We know about current events and vote”
53%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
31%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
11%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
72%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
43%
“We bought the gear”
35%
“We live for the big game”
22%
“It”s not really our thing”
31%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
39%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
8%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
3%
“Available in class”
53%
“They keep regular office hours”
44%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
50%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
44%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
58%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
8%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
31%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
58%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
39%
“We know about current events and vote”
53%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
31%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
11%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
72%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
43%
“We bought the gear”
35%
“We live for the big game”
22%
“It”s not really our thing”
31%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
39%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
8%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
3%
“Available in class”
53%
“They keep regular office hours”
44%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
50%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
44%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
58%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
8%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
31%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
58%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    45 Students rated on-campus housing 2.8 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    33 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    57 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    60 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    60 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    60 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    60 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    59 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 49 % gave the school a 5.0.

University of Michigan-Dearborn REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of University of Michigan-Dearborn?

38 Students rated University of Michigan-Dearborn

Keila - 07/09/2024

I have strong opinions regarding UofM-Dearborn. I was a dual-enrollment student there taking microeconomics and English writing and rhetoric. The food at UofM was horrible in all honesty. I had 8 am classes so I would always go for breakfast. The food would be bland and oily. The campus was not so clean. I would suggest daily gardening/cleaning the lawns to make the campus look cleaner. The bathrooms were nasty. The sinks were sticky and filled with soap and water everywhere. As for the teachers, they were nice and I learned a lot from them, I would recommend them. As for transferring credits, it was pretty easy, and I did not have to pay for a transcript. Overall, I gave the campus 3/5 stars mostly because of the campus.

jacob - 04/30/2024

I love the school, but it has its flaws, as does every university. Overall, I am grateful for my time spent here and the experiences it has given me. Further, the professors are very involved and always willing to help. I have made connections with professors that I believe will hold strong for a lifetime, and I only spent 2 years at this school.

Jazmin - 10/29/2020

I looked into Michigan Dearborn has one of my top universities that would like to attend when I graduated high school. There are plenty of reasons why to attend Dearborn but my most important was the pre law studies and political science programs they are high rank. I come from the Texas desert so the landscape is breathtaking.

Monica - 05/19/2020

I enjoy u of m dearborn alot I think it has a very positive and helpful vibe throughout the whole campus. Over all my experience there has been great. The sports life is especially lively I've made many friends who are more like family now on each one of the teams.

University of Michigan-Dearborn FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of Michigan-Dearborn?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Michigan-Dearborn is 64%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Be involved. Take initiative. Choose one interest and develop it strongly. College will stretch you in so many ways, being solidly based in one interest will allow you to truly excel. Having at least one obvious strength will help with scholarships, as well, because they look for leaders. Your interest will help guide your future as you make decisions that will effect your life. Don't just sit back and relax once you have your one skill, seek out opportunities for self-development. Think of it as developing a resume. When you get to college, people will be interested in what you've done and are doing with your time. Time is money, use it wisely. Seek out and choose ways to be involved and invest your time in worthwhile causes, things that will last beyond your lifetime. Those are the things that will give your life meaning. Most importantly, don't be afraid to take risks. Find out what is important to you and stick with it. College will expose you to a much bigger world, don't be afraid to jump in and check things out.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    Lost and directionless, they're so focused on getting a degree that they have no idea what to do with their degree.

    Read all 9 answers

  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Being a satellite campus to the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    Because U-Md is smaller than the Ann Arbor campus, you get more personal attention. If you are a good student, you stand out more, where as at a larger school everyone will be good students and you will simply be a face and a name to professors.

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Anyone with a drive to succeed will do well at this school because there is plenty of potential to excel. The education is good, the class sizes small, the professors interested in you individually.

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  7. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I only brag about the fact that we're part of the University of Michigan, which really is an excellent school system, academically speaking.

    Read all 7 answers

  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    My school is located near my hometown. It is also nationally recognized for its academic superiority. These two reasons helped me choose this university.

    Read all 6 answers

  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Students that are unwilling to set aside time for studies definately should not attend this school. This university is not intended for students that just want to scoot through, i've had to learn the hard way.

    Read all 6 answers

  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is very diverse, with very intellegent students and a great staff.

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have been more aware of all the activities and organizations of campus, because then i could have been more socially active my freshman year.

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  12. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Scheduling is the worst quality of my school. There are only certain semesters you can take class courses, and then the times at which they are available never seem to fit a person?s daily activities the way they would want them to.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    There really isn't anything frustrating, we have a great program; my only complaint is that we have to walk outside to other buildings when it is very cold outside.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    Seriously, study!

    Read all 2 answers

  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Organizations, faculty talks etc

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  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Fun and Studious. Oh, and they say we got pretty girls

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  17. Tell us about your professors.

    My favorite professor so far (I am a freshman in first term still) intro to Antrho. John Chenoweth. Highly recommended, he is amazing!

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  18. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    University of Michigan- Dearborn truly makes the difference. Walking the awesome campus, difference makers will smile at you and help you out if you need tutoring. The staff is also is highly qualified and friendly. There is always something interesting going on to engage with the different people pursuing different goals. What I love the most about this campus is that it is not that enormous. Although we have transportation to move around, students enjoy of nature and the smoke-free environment. Library is the common place to be, (yes, there is not a front entrance, however, you can always drop your books on the way). Difference makers are simply constantly making the difference though fun organizations, group studies, projects, and collective studies. #GoBlue!

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Student Body

Students

48%

female

52%

male

7,141

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,990

Total Grad Students

1%

Out-Of-State

96%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

125

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

6

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
% Black or African-American
10%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
68%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

92% of students attending University of Michigan-Dearborn receive some sort of financial aid. 40% were awarded federal grants. While 64% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$24,272

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,300

Books and Supplies

$8,064

Room and Board

33,636

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$8,435
$30 - $48K
$9,344
$48 - $75K
$12,665
$75 - $110K
$15,174
$110K & UP
$16,258

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