University of Michigan - Dearborn Rankings

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#7301 of 14,131 In the World
#1956 of 2,597 In North America
#1865 of 2,496 In the United States
#51 of 62 In Michigan
#2 of 2 In Dearborn

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Acceptance rate
56%
Average SAT
1123
Average ACT
26
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
6,187
Graduates
1,917
Male:Female Ratio
54:46
Control
Public
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
umdearborn.edu

University of Michigan - Dearborn Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

University of Michigan - Dearborn has an acceptance rate of 56% and is among the top 19% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 56% 51% 60%
Applicants 14,105 6,915 7,013
Admissions 7,844 3,537 4,208
Freshmen enrolled full time 1,097 562 521
Freshmen enrolled part time 17 9 8

3,952 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

1,314 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
631 or 57%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 990
or below

75% of them
had 1255
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Michigan - Dearborn are 990-1255 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
22 or 2%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 24
or below

75% of them
had 28
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Michigan - Dearborn are 24-28 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
College-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

White 4654 (57%)
Nonresident Alien 963 (12%)
Asian 806 (10%)
Black or African American 645 (8%)
Hispanic 518 (6%)
Two or more races 352 (4%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 149 (2%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 6 (0.1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 4 (0%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Average aid awarded
$12,124
Students receiving aid
99%

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $15,240$16,726
Tuition in-state $15,240$16,726
Tuition out-of-state $32,496$29,950
Fee in-district $400$400
Fee in-state $400$400
Fee out-of-state $400$400

University of Michigan - Dearborn majors

University of Michigan - Dearborn has granted 1,318 bachelor's degrees across 64 programs, 839 master's across 38 programs, and 20 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Michigan - Dearborn.

Major Bachelor Master Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences, General 103 79 2
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 125 40 4
Mechanical Engineering 99 37 5
Psychology, General 103 10
Engineering, Other 4 88 1
Computational Science 7 81
Public Health Education and Promotion 84
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 78
Business Administration and Management, General 13 65
Finance, General 47 21
Computer Programming & Programmer, General 53 12
Criminology 47 6
Engineering & Industrial Management 53
Management Science 21 32
Computer Engineering, General 33 16
Industrial Engineering 5 42 2
Accounting 35 13
Information Technology 41
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 36 4
Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance 22 16
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 29 3
Education, General 1 28 2
Management Information Systems, General 31
Social Sciences, General 26
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 10 14
Artificial Intelligence 22
Neurobiology and Behavior 21
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 17 3
Environmental Science 9 10
Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General 18
English Language and Literature, General 17
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 17
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 16
Applied Behavior Analysis 15
Manufacturing Engineering 3 12
Systems Engineering 15
Biochemistry 14
Digital Marketing 14
Medical Informatics 14
Political Science and Government, General 14
Early Childhood and Family Studies 13
Information Science & Studies 12
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 11
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 10
Mathematics, General 10
Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician 8
Mathematics Teacher Education 8
Anthropology, General 7
Educational & Instructional Technology 2 5
Small Business Administration & Management 7
Sociology, General 7
Public Administration 6
Area Studies, Other 5
Chemistry, General 5
Mathematics and Computer Science 5
Natural Resources & Conservation, General 5
Philosophy 5
Social Studies Teacher Education 5
Applied Mathematics, General 4
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4
Computer Engineering, Other 4
English & Language Arts Teacher Education 4
Secondary Education and Teaching 4
Urban Studies & Affairs 4
Women's Studies 4
Applied Mathematics, Other 3
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 3
Geology & Earth Science, General 3
Materials Engineering 3
Physics, General 3
Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education 3
Statistics, General 3
Writing, General 3
General Studies 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 2
Chemistry Teacher Education 1
Community Organization and Advocacy 1
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other 1
French Language and Literature 1
Microbiology, General 1
Grand Total 1,318 839 20

University of Michigan - Dearborn has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 43% highest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 58% 54% 63%
  • Full-time retention rate - 82%
  • Part-time retention rate - 40%

University of Michigan - Dearborn alumni

  1. Michael Moore

    Michael Moore
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1954-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    film directorwritercomedianfilm producerfilm actor
    Biography

    Michael Francis Moore is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and author. Moore's work frequently addresses various social, political, and economic topics. He first became publicly known for his award-winning debut documentary Roger & Me, a scathing look at the downfall of the automotive industry in 1980s Flint and Detroit.

  2. Huda Kattan

    Huda Kattan
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1983-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    YouTubermake-up artistentrepreneur
    Biography

    Huda Heidi Kattan is an American makeup artist, beauty blogger and entrepreneur. She is the founder of the cosmetics line Huda Beauty.

  3. Abdullah Hammoud

    Abdullah Hammoud
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1990-.. (age 36)
    Enrolled in the University of Michigan - Dearborn
    Graduated with Bachelor of Science
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Abdullah Hussein Hammoud is an American politician serving as the 7th mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, since 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Hammoud had previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 15th district from 2017 to 2021. He won re‑election on November 4, 2025, defeating Nagi Almudhegi with about 71-72 percent of the vote.

  4. Christopher Paul Curtis

    Christopher Paul Curtis
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1953-.. (age 73)
    Occupations
    children's writernovelistwriter
    Biography

    Christopher Paul Curtis is an American children's book author. His first novel, The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963, was published in 1995 and brought him immediate national recognition, receiving the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Award and the Newbery Honor Book Award, in addition to numerous other awards. In 2000, he became the first person to win both the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award—prizes received for his second novel Bud, Not Buddy—and the first African-American man to win the Newbery Medal. His novel The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963 was made into a television film in 2013.

All 13 notable alumni

General info

Alternative names UM-D
Founded 1959
Motto Arts, Knowledge, Truth
Colors maize, blue
Academic calendar September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August)
Total FTE staff 936
Carnegie classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Location and contacts

Address 4901 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, Michigan, 48128-1491
United States
City population 110,000
Phone 3135935000

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