More selective than 93% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
62% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Michigan-Dearborn over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
University of Michigan-Dearborn SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Michigan-Dearborn is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 625 |
| SAT math | 490 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 990 | 1255 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Michigan-Dearborn admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 56% | 500–625 | 490–630 | 24–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 59% | 500–630 | 490–630 | 23–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Michigan-Dearborn compared with other Michigan colleges?
University of Michigan-Dearborn has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 16% | 93% | $13,138 |
| 2 | Hillsdale College | 21% | 90% | — |
| 3 | Spring Arbor University | 52% | 64% | $19,353 |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 56% | 58% | $9,492 |
| 5 | Lawrence Technological University | 56% | 61% | $32,918 |
| 6 | Alma College | 57% | 63% | $20,694 |
| 7 | Madonna University | 63% | 60% | $17,755 |
| 8 | Northwood University | 65% | 63% | $27,232 |
| 9 | Cleary University | 68% | 41% | $22,143 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Michigan-Dearborn
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Michigan-Dearborn admissions questions
What is the University of Michigan-Dearborn acceptance rate?
University of Michigan-Dearborn accepts 56% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,254 of 12,373 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Michigan-Dearborn require the SAT or ACT?
University of Michigan-Dearborn considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 62% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Michigan-Dearborn?
The middle 50% of University of Michigan-Dearborn enrolled first-year students scored 990–1255 on the SAT and 24–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Michigan-Dearborn?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,157 of 7,254).
Is University of Michigan-Dearborn getting harder to get into?
University of Michigan-Dearborn accepted 56% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 59% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Michigan-Dearborn overview