University of Michigan-Dearborn

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,544

4.48% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$12,798

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0565%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

58.6%

12,373 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

8,035

67.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

56.5%

603 Graduates

About

University of Michigan-Dearborn is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, MI. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Michigan-Dearborn were Mechanical Engineering (149 degrees awarded), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (126 degrees), and General Psychology (109 degrees).

In 2023, 2,359 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Michigan-Dearborn. 43.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,432 degrees), 7.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (182 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Michigan-Dearborn is $14,544, which is $−10,031 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Michigan-Dearborn was 0.0565%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,771 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Michigan-Dearborn is $14,544, which is $10,031 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,798.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending University of Michigan-Dearborn received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,544

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Michigan-Dearborn was $14,544. The cost of tuition at University of Michigan-Dearborn is $−10,031 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Michigan-Dearborn (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,798

2023 Value

2.84%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Michigan-Dearborn had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,798. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Michigan-Dearborn grew by 2.84%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Michigan-Dearborn (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,048

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Michigan-Dearborn was of $9,048 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Michigan-Dearborn (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at University of Michigan-Dearborn received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5% with respect to 2022, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Michigan-Dearborn (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0565%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Michigan-Dearborn was 0.0565%, which represents 1 out of the 1771 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Michigan-Dearborn received 12,373 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.89% annual growth. Out of those 12,373 applicants, 7,254 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58.6% acceptance rate.

There were 8,035 students enrolled at University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2023. 62% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Michigan-Dearborn has an overall enrollment yield of 15.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,254

Accepted Out of 12,373

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Michigan-Dearborn was 58.6% (7,254 admissions from 12,373 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 54.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 2.89%, while admissions grew by 11.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Michigan-Dearborn (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

62%

Submission Percentage (2023)

722

Scores Submitted (2023)

62% of enrolled first-time students at University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Michigan-Dearborn had a total enrollment of 8,035 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Michigan-Dearborn is 5,446 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,589. This means that 67.8% of students enrolled at University of Michigan-Dearborn are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Michigan-Dearborn, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58% White, 9.23% Asian, 7.54% Black or African American, 6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.27% Two or More Races, 0.124% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0622% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Michigan-Dearborn in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.2%), followed by White Female (30.3%) and Asian Male (5.62%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (6.34%), followed by White Male (5.87%) and Asian Female (1.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,035 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Michigan-Dearborn is 5,446 and the part-time enrollment is 2,589. This means that 67.8% of students enrolled at University of Michigan-Dearborn are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Michigan-Dearborn (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Michigan-Dearborn was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Michigan-Dearborn had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Michigan-Dearborn (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,659 enrolled students
Asian
742 enrolled students
Black or African American
606 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Michigan-Dearborn is 58% White, 9.23% Asian, 7.54% Black or African American, 6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.27% Two or More Races, 0.124% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0622% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 122 students (1.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 295 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Michigan-Dearborn. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Michigan-Dearborn is white (1,432 degrees awarded). There were 7.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (182 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Michigan-Dearborn is Mechanical Engineering (149 degrees awarded), followed by Electrical & Electronics Engineering (126 degrees) and General Psychology (109 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Michigan-Dearborn, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (677 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (19 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (273 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Michigan-Dearborn are Software developers (1,094,956 people), Other managers (512,592 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (394,750 people), Civil engineers (305,977 people), and Mechanical engineers (219,803 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2023 are Engineering (677 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (19 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (273 degrees), Psychology (139 degrees), and Math & Statistics (32 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Michigan-Dearborn are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at University of Michigan-Dearborn are Engineering (677 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (19 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (273 degrees), Psychology (139 degrees), and Math & Statistics (32 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Michigan-Dearborn are Computer Systems Design (1,111,479 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (727,173 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (645,889 people), Elementary & secondary schools (608,767 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (509,277 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Most Common (2023)

Mechanical Engineering
149 degrees awarded
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
126 degrees awarded
General Psychology
109 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Michigan-Dearborn was Mechanical Engineering with 149 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Michigan-Dearborn according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,327

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,032

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,327 degrees were awarded to men at University of Michigan-Dearborn, which is 1.29 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,032).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Michigan-Dearborn by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 171 degrees were awarded to men at University of Michigan-Dearborn in Mechanical Engineering, which is 6.11 times more than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 93 degrees were awarded to men at University of Michigan-Dearborn in General Psychology, which is 3.44 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from University of Michigan-Dearborn completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (65.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Michigan-Dearborn is Male and Hispanic or Latino (65.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.663% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,432 degrees awarded
Asian
182 degrees awarded
Black or African American
133 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Michigan-Dearborn is white (1,432 degrees awarded). There were 7.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (182 degrees).

1.57% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
807 degrees awarded
White Female
625 degrees awarded
Asian Male
111 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Michigan-Dearborn is white male (807 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (625 degrees).

Operations

University of Michigan-Dearborn has an endowment valued at nearly $85.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.03M (3.54%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Michigan-Dearborn had a total salary expenditure of 170M. University of Michigan-Dearborn employs 116 Associate professors, 87 Lecturers and 80 Professors. Most academics at University of Michigan-Dearborn are Male Associate professor (66), Male Professor (51), and Female Associate professor (50).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Michigan-Dearborn are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 122 employees, Management, with 97 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 82 employees.

Endowment

$85.8M

2023 Endowment

1.19%

decline from 2022

University of Michigan-Dearborn has an endowment valued at about $85.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Michigan-Dearborn declined 1.19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $36M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Michigan-Dearborn (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$85.2M

2023 Salaries

6.42%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Michigan-Dearborn paid a median of $85.2M in salaries, which represents 50.3% of their overall expenditure ($170M) and a 6.42% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.92% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.7% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$33.6M

Instructional Salaries

333

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Michigan-Dearborn paid a total of $33.6M to 333 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

116 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

122 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Michigan-Dearborn were Associate professor with 116 employees, Lecturer with 87 employees, and Professor with 80 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Michigan-Dearborn were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 122 employees, Management with 97 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 82 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Michigan-Dearborn was Male Associate professor with 66 employees, Male Professor with 51 employees, and Female Associate professor with 50 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Michigan-Dearborn.

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