# University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-michigan-dearborn

University of Michigan-Dearborn is a public college in Dearborn, MI with 5,952 undergraduates. It admits 56% of applicants, and admitted students average 1115 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $7,863 per year ($5,084 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,897 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 56% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 12,373 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 7,254 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 500–625 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 490–630 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 24–28 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $22,714 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $7,863 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $5,084 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $5,645 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $5,718 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $10,548 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $16,466 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 5,952 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 61% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $66,897 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,750 (FY2024) |

## What University of Michigan-Dearborn considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of Michigan-Dearborn's acceptance rate?**

University of Michigan-Dearborn admits 56% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for University of Michigan-Dearborn?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–625 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1115.

**What ACT score do you need for University of Michigan-Dearborn?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–28.

**Is University of Michigan-Dearborn test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of Michigan-Dearborn?**

In Fall 2023, 12,373 students applied to University of Michigan-Dearborn and 7,254 were admitted; 1,157 enrolled.

**Does University of Michigan-Dearborn consider legacy status?**

No. University of Michigan-Dearborn reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of Michigan-Dearborn require an essay?**

University of Michigan-Dearborn reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of Michigan-Dearborn cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $22,714 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $7,863.

**What is University of Michigan-Dearborn's graduation rate?**

61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 171137. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology