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University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$50,389

Acceptance Rate

59%

Graduation Rate

56%

Annual Tuition

$14,944

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Michigan-Dearborn earn a median of $59,649 ten years after entry — 10% above the national median. Acceptance rate 58.6%, average SAT score 1115, in-state tuition $14,944.

At a Glance

Total Students

5,882

Retention Rate

81%

Faculty Ratio

16

Financial Aid

38%

Median Debt

$22,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,115

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

500–625

SAT Math (middle 50%)

490–630

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

24–28

Institution Overview

The University of Michigan-Dearborn is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 58.6% and a student body of 5,882. The university has a retention rate of 81.3% and a graduation rate of 56.3%. The median debt for graduates is $22,500, and 38.4% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $56,918. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $50,389, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $59,649. The in-state tuition is $14,944.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$57k

1 YEAR

$50k

5 YEARS

$60k

10 YEARS

Top 31% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Michigan-Dearborn alumni earn a median salary of $56,918. However, five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $50,389. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $59,649. The median debt for graduates is $22,500, and 38.4% of students receive financial aid.

The University of Michigan-Dearborn has a student body of 5,882 students with an acceptance rate of 58.6%. The graduation rate is 56.3%, and the retention rate is 81.3%. The in-state tuition cost is $14,944.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 235 / yr
Median Salary $105,227

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 175 / yr
Median Salary $109,491

Psychology, General

Graduates 145 / yr
Median Salary $31,803

Biology, General

Graduates 100 / yr
Median Salary $20,671

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 96 / yr
Median Salary $104,388

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 92 / yr
Median Salary $61,297

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 92 / yr
Median Salary $58,438

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 92 / yr
Median Salary $77,273

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 78 / yr
Median Salary $69,412

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

Graduates 75 / yr
Median Salary $113,475

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 66 / yr
Median Salary $31,735

Computer Programming

Graduates 61 / yr
Median Salary $80,830

Computer Engineering

Graduates 56 / yr
Median Salary $79,022

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 55 / yr
Median Salary $37,469

Marketing

Graduates 54 / yr
Median Salary $46,664

Management Information Systems and Services

Graduates 47 / yr
Median Salary $65,211

Education, General

Graduates 46 / yr
Median Salary $60,795

Engineering-Related Fields

Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $110,914

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $60,467

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $36,407

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $49,318

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 35 / yr
Median Salary $37,742

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Graduates 32 / yr
Median Salary $38,593

Political Science and Government

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $32,266

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Campus Location

Dearborn, Michigan

Dearborn, MI 48128-1491

University of Michigan-Dearborn is located in Dearborn, Michigan. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Michigan-Dearborn has an acceptance rate of 58.6%.