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University of Michigan-Dearborn
University of Michigan-Dearborn admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at University of Michigan-Dearborn, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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University of Michigan-Dearborn sits in Dearborn proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $111,740 four years out. 46.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 5,952 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 82.5% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 990 and 1260 — near the MI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Michigan-Dearborn's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Michigan-Dearborn received 12,373 applications and admitted 7,254 (58.6%), with 1,157 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 990–1260 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of Michigan-Dearborn's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 560 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 560 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Michigan-Dearborn compares
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 55.6% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,640 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,649 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Michigan-Dearborn: $59,649 median at year ten, versus $54,739 across Michigan institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $15,640 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $32,896. For non-residents, University of Michigan-Dearborn's $32,896 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 5,952 undergrads, University of Michigan-Dearborn is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
58% graduate within six years. Roughly 42% don't — ask a University of Michigan-Dearborn tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Michigan-Dearborn
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $111,740 |
| Computer Programming | $106,484 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $105,446 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $95,864 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,919 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $90,430 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $85,068 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,969 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,606 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $76,343 |
| Marketing | $73,340 |
| Economics | $69,884 |
| Area Studies | $60,891 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,641 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,621 |
| Biology, General | $53,888 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,703 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $49,421 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $49,405 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,268 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,236 |
| Psychology, General | $48,052 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $44,520 |
| Social Sciences, General | $31,967 |
Median earnings for these 24 University of Michigan-Dearborn programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,649 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 37 additional University of Michigan-Dearborn programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Michigan-Dearborn?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 990–1260 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 55.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Michigan-Dearborn's acceptance rate?
58.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,254 admitted from 12,373 applicants.
How much does University of Michigan-Dearborn cost?
In-state tuition is $15,640; out-of-state students pay $32,896. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Michigan-Dearborn graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,649 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Lawrence Technological University — 55.9% admitted
- Spring Arbor University — 51.5% admitted
- Alma College — 57% admitted
- Michigan Technological University — 92.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.