Avg Earnings (5yr)
$43,148
Acceptance Rate
81%
Graduation Rate
46%
Annual Tuition
$15,510
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $51,793 ten years after entry — 4% below the national median. Acceptance rate 81.4%, average SAT score 1066, in-state tuition $15,510.
At a Glance
Total Students
10,751
Retention Rate
68%
Faculty Ratio
15
Financial Aid
46%
Median Debt
$25,000
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,066
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
480–600
SAT Math (middle 50%)
440–570
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
18–27
Institution Overview
Eastern Michigan University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 81.4%. The university enrolls 10,751 students. The in-state tuition is $15,510. The graduation rate is 45.5%, and the retention rate is 67.9%.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are $43,457. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $43,148, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $51,793. The median debt for students is $25,000, and 45.8% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$43k
1 YEAR
$43k
5 YEARS
$52k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Eastern Michigan University alumni earn a median of $43,457. However, median earnings decrease slightly to $43,148 five years after graduation. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $51,793. The median debt for graduates is $25,000, and 45.8% of students receive financial aid.
Eastern Michigan University has an 81.4% acceptance rate and a 45.5% graduation rate. The retention rate is 67.9%. The in-state tuition is $15,510. The student population is 10,751.
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