University of Michigan-Dearborn
Public university · Dearborn, MI · 5,952 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
56%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
990–1255
ACT (middle 50%)
24–28
Average net price
$7,863
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$22,714
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
61%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Michigan-Dearborn?
University of Michigan-Dearborn accepts about 56 of every 100 applicants (56%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 990 and 1255 on the SAT. A score at or above 1255 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 990, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 24–28.
The latest federal data says University of Michigan-Dearborn is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Michigan-Dearborn's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Michigan-Dearborn cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $22,714 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $7,863 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $16,240 for MI residents and $34,168 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$16,240
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$34,168
- Total cost of attendance$22,714
- Average net price after grants$7,863
Popular majors
Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Biology, Social Sciences.
University of Michigan-Dearborn FAQ
- What is University of Michigan-Dearborn's acceptance rate?
- 56% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Michigan-Dearborn?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 990–1255. Aim for 1255 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Michigan-Dearborn?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 24–28.
- Is University of Michigan-Dearborn test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Michigan-Dearborn is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Michigan-Dearborn's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Michigan-Dearborn cost?
- About $22,714 a year before aid; $7,863 on average after grants.
- What is University of Michigan-Dearborn's FAFSA school code?
- 002326. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Michigan-Dearborn receives your information.
- What is University of Michigan-Dearborn's graduation rate?
- 61% of students finish within six years.
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