More selective than 93% of Michigan colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,040. College Scorecard.
Higher than 52% of Michigan colleges we cover and 59% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 81% of Michigan colleges we cover and 69% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Michigan-Dearborn acceptance rate & admissions
Of 12,373 applicants, University of Michigan-Dearborn admitted 7,254 and 1,157 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 990–1255 on the SAT or 24–28 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Michigan-Dearborn tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Michigan residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of Michigan-Dearborn costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Michigan-Dearborn took 4.6 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Michigan. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,211 | $33,026 | 1.3 years |
| $30–48k | $6,284 | $28,781 | 1.1 years |
| $48–75k | $7,997 | $36,626 | 1.4 years |
| $75–110k | $13,630 | $62,425 | 2.4 years |
| $110k+ | $17,529 | $80,283 | 3.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (30% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($59,649) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $26,238 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Michigan-Dearborn majors, earnings & careers
University of Michigan-Dearborn offers 61 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 10
- Business & Finance · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Engineering · 8
- Education · 5
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Michigan-Dearborn
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $111,740 | $25,327 |
| Computer Programming | $106,484 | $19,723 |
| Electrical Engineering | $105,446 | $21,853 |
| Management Information Systems | $95,864 | $25,610 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,919 | $23,950 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $90,430 | $25,000 |
| Finance | $85,068 | $22,150 |
| Accounting | $78,969 | $24,850 |
Quick list of all 61 majors
- Accounting$78,969
- Anthropology—
- Applied Mathematics—
- Area Studies$60,891
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$53,888
- Biomedical Engineering—
- Business Administration$76,606
- Chemistry—
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other—
- Communications$52,703
- Computational Science—
- Computer and Information Sciences$90,430
- Computer Engineering$111,740
- Computer Programming$106,484
- Criminal Justice$54,621
- Criminology—
- Economics$69,884
- Education—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education (Subject Teaching)$49,236
- Educational / Instructional Media Design—
- Electrical Engineering$105,446
- Engineering, Other—
- English$49,421
- Entrepreneurship—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Ethnic / Gender Studies—
- Finance$85,068
- Geology / Earth Science—
- Health Administration$49,405
- History—
- Human Development and Family Studies—
- Human Resources$76,343
- Industrial Engineering—
- Information Technology—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$49,268
- Management Information Systems$95,864
- Management Science / Analytics—
- Manufacturing Engineering—
- Marketing$73,340
- Mathematics—
- Mathematics and Computer Science—
- Mechanical Engineering$94,919
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering—
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions—
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science$58,641
- Psychology$48,052
- Public Health—
- Social Sciences$31,967
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages$44,520
- Special Education—
- Statistics—
- Studio Art—
- Urban Studies / Affairs—
- Writing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Detroit
Overall prices in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,459. Housing costs 5% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 35 inches of rain a year, 31 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (very high); river flooding (very high); heat wave (relatively high); winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Wayne County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Wayne County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Michigan-Dearborn with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Michigan by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | 56% | $9,492 | 58% | $59,649 | This school |
| Saginaw Valley State University | 72% | $10,775 | 48% | $51,955 | |
| University of Michigan-Flint | 70% | $7,007 | 40% | $53,230 | |
| Northern Michigan University | 84% | $14,085 | 52% | $47,107 | |
| Alpena Community College | — | $3,320 | 52% | $36,442 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Michigan-Dearborn would cost you $1,283 less per year than Saginaw Valley State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Michigan-Dearborn.
- University of Michigan-Dearborn gives aided families $387 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Michigan resident | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Saginaw Valley State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $24,040 | $24,936 | −$896 |
| Average grants | −$14,548 | −$14,161 | −$387 |
| You pay | $9,492 | $10,775 | −$1,283 |
“+” means University of Michigan-Dearborn costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Michigan-Dearborn
What is the University of Michigan-Dearborn acceptance rate?
University of Michigan-Dearborn accepts 56% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 7,254 of 12,373 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 990–1255 on the SAT or 24–28 on the ACT.
How much does University of Michigan-Dearborn cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $24,040 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $9,492 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $7,211 and families earning $110k+ pay $17,529.
How much do University of Michigan-Dearborn graduates earn?
Former University of Michigan-Dearborn students earn a median $59,649 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Michigan-Dearborn graduation rate?
58% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 82% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Michigan-Dearborn degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Michigan-Dearborn costs about $36,626 after grants ($7,997 a year for 4.6 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $59,649 ten years after starting, $26,238 more than high school graduates in Michigan ($33,411), so the cost is repaid in 1.4 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Michigan-Dearborn: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-michigan-dearborn (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).