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University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI

4901 Evergreen Rd.

Dearborn, MI 48128

Phone: 313-593-5100

Fax: 313-436-9167

E-mail: admissions@umd.umich.edu

Web site: www.umd.umich.edu

About:

Since its founding, the University of Michigan-Dearborn has been distinguished by its commitment to providing excellent educational opportunities responsive to the needs of southeastern Michigan. UM-Dearborn is a comprehensive university located on a 200-acre campus in the heart of the metropolitan area.

Undergraduate Stats

  • Total enrollment: 8,642
  • 63.7% full-time, 36.3% part-time
  • 49% male, 51% female
  • 10.6% African American, 5.7% Asian American, 63.5% Caucasian, 2.8% Hispanic American, .7% Native American, 15.7% other
  • 2.9% out-of-state, 97.1% in-state; 54% transfer students, 3% international
  • N/A% live on campus
  • Freshman (second-year) retention rate: 78%

INCOMING FRESHMEN

  • 3715 students applied; 2502 were accepted
  • Acceptance rate: 67%

Faculty

  • 18:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 292 full-time faculty (85% are PhDs)

Student Organizations

  • 130 organizations and clubs
  • Greek life: Fraternities (3% of student body) and sororities (3% of student body)

Most Popular Campus Activities

  • Michigan Journal, campus video, student government, Student Activity Board, Lyceum, WUMD Radio, volunteering

Majors

  • 92 undergraduate programs and graduate programs with an emphasis on engineering, computer science, business, education, sciences, liberal arts
  • Most popular majors: Pre-business, mechanical engineering, psychology, electrical engineering, biological science
  • Degrees Available: Bachelor’s, Post-Degree Certificate, Master’s
  • Special Academic Programs: Distance learning, study abroad, honors program, BBA honors program, teacher certificate program, dual degree programs in business and engineering, graduate certificate programs

Academic Calendar

  • Fall, Winter, Summer semesters

Libraries

  • 1 library, 342,630 bound volumes, 3,300 periodicals, 550,000 microforms, 3,200 films on VHS/DVD
  • Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-11:45 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-11:45 p.m.

Wireless Access

  • Access points in library, University Center and many academic buildings on campus

Tuition/Costs (Per Year)

  • In-state, full-time: $8,573; per credit hour: $339
  • Out-of-state, full-time: $19,683; per credit hour: $770.35
  • Required fees: N/A
  • Books and supplies: $1000

Financial Aid

  • Forms needed: FAFSA
  • Types of aid available: Loans, scholarships, grants, gifts, workstudy
  • 85% of freshmen receive financial aid
  • Average need-based financial aid package: $5,311 per year
  • Call 313-593-5300 or visit www.umd.umich.edu/financialaid for more information

Admissions

  • Deferred admission: No
  • Early decision: No
  • Average high school GPA: 3.1-3.9
  • Average ACT score: 21-27
  • Application fee: $30.00
  • Documents required: Official transcripts, test scores
  • Materials recommended: Optional letters of recommendation, personal statement
  • Materials needed for transfer students: Official transcripts from all previous institutions

Note: Last updated Spring 2010

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