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University of Michigan-Dearborn
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Dearborn, MI🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Dearborn, Michigan, this public university enrolls about 8,200 students and admits roughly 56% of applicants. It's strongest in engineering, business, and computer science, which together account for over half of degrees awarded. The 82% first-year retention rate is solid, though the 58% six-year graduation rate is notably lower. Graduates earn a median of $59,649 ten years after entry, with typical federal debt around $22,500.

Acceptance rate
55.6%
Enrollment
8,223
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
58%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
990 – 1255
ACT (composite)
24 – 28
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$7,211
family income
$30–48k
$6,284
family income
$48–75k
$7,997
family income
$75–110k
$13,630
family income
$110k+
$17,529
family income
46% receive Pell grants
36% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Michigan-Dearborn graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Engineering
23.5%
Business & Marketing
15.6%
Computer Science
13.4%
Biology
8.5%
Social Sciences
8.4%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$59,649
Earnings (6 yr)
$50,389
Completion
58%
Retention
82%
Median debt
$22,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Michigan-Dearborn?

University of Michigan-Dearborn has an acceptance rate of 55.6%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for University of Michigan-Dearborn?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 990 and 1255 on the SAT. The ACT range is 24–28.

How much does University of Michigan-Dearborn actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $7,211 per year, rising to $17,529 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.