At a glance
Average net price
$9,492
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
58.0%
Admission rate
56%
Undergrad size
5,952
In-state tuition
$15,640
Out-of-state tuition
$32,896
Cost of attendance
$24,040
Median earnings (10y)
$59,649
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,115
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 82.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (49%), social sciences (21%), business (16%).
- STEM49%
- Health6%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts9%
- Social sciences21%
- Engineering23.5%~1,399 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business15.6%~929 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science13.4%~799 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~505 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences8.3%~497 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology7.5%~445 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~363 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education3.2%~190 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication3.0%~182 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.0%~117 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.3%~78 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~69 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~61 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~56 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~56 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.9%~56 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~48 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 283 | $72,006 | $23,950 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 247 | $76,680 | $21,853 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 230 | $31,490 | $27,977 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 186 | $97,476 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 174 | $21,720 | $23,836 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 166 | — | $20,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 157 | $67,918 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 145 | $55,150 | $22,150 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 124 | $49,902 | $24,850 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 123 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 113 | $43,630 | $23,625 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 106 | $99,849 | — |
| Computer Programming. | Bachelor's | 105 | $67,925 | $19,723 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 96 | $96,361 | — |
| Engineering, Other. | Master's | 96 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 95 | — | $25,500 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 93 | $106,866 | — |
| Industrial Engineering. | Master's | 91 | — | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 89 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 84 | $53,109 | $25,610 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 75 | $56,541 | $31,000 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 74 | $73,051 | $25,327 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 72 | — | — |
| Computational Science. | Master's | 71 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 70 | — | $31,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 52 | $25,264 | $23,175 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 50 | $55,762 | $31,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 46 | $31,466 | $27,200 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 43 | $28,799 | $31,000 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 39 | $32,271 | $32,609 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | 38 | $81,478 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Master's | 33 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering. | Master's | 31 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 31 | $46,583 | $22,831 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Michigan-Dearborn
University of Michigan-Dearborn is a large institution located in Dearborn, Michigan, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,952 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Business, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Michigan-Dearborn — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $9,492 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $15,640 for in-state students and $32,896 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,040 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 58.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 82.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,649 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Michigan-Dearborn confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Business, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (49% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Michigan-Dearborn accepts 56% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,115. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Dearborn, Michigan (city), University of Michigan-Dearborn draws students from across Michigan and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Michigan-Dearborn
Q.How much does University of Michigan-Dearborn cost?
The average net price at University of Michigan-Dearborn is $9,492 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,040.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Michigan-Dearborn?
University of Michigan-Dearborn has a 6-year graduation rate of 58.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Michigan-Dearborn?
University of Michigan-Dearborn admits 56% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Michigan-Dearborn graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Michigan-Dearborn graduate earns $59,649 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Michigan-Dearborn?
Published tuition is $15,640 in-state and $32,896 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Michigan-Dearborn located?
University of Michigan-Dearborn is located in Dearborn, Michigan (ZIP 48128).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Michigan-Dearborn at their official website.