University of Michigan - Dearborn Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #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 |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- 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
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| |||
University of Michigan - Dearborn alumni
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Michael Moore
- 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.
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Huda Kattan
- 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.
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Abdullah Hammoud
- 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.
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Christopher Paul Curtis
- 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.
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 |