University of Michigan-Dearborn

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,416

2.01% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,818

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.971%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

68.8%

8,065 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

8,331

63.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

56.3%

540 Graduates

About

University of Michigan-Dearborn is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, MI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Michigan-Dearborn were General Psychology (157 degrees awarded), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (136 degrees), and Mechanical Engineering (117 degrees).

In 2021, 2,451 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Michigan-Dearborn. 46.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,569 degrees), 7.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (201 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Michigan-Dearborn is $13,416, which is $−9,768 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Michigan-Dearborn is $13,416, which is $−9,768 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,818.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending University of Michigan-Dearborn received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,416

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Michigan-Dearborn was $13,416. The cost of tuition at University of Michigan-Dearborn is $−9,768 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$11,818

2021 Value

6.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Michigan-Dearborn had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,818. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Michigan-Dearborn grew by 6.5%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at University of Michigan-Dearborn received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 23.6% with respect to 2020, when 72% 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.

0.971%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Michigan-Dearborn was 0.971%, which represents 17 out of the 1751 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 8,065 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 10.5% annual growth. Out of those 8,065 applicants, 5,546 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.8% acceptance rate.

There were 8,331 students enrolled at University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2021. 58% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Michigan-Dearborn has an overall enrollment yield of 19.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,546

Accepted Out of 8,065

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Michigan-Dearborn was 68.8% (5,546 admissions from 8,065 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 67.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 10.5%, while admissions grew by 12.5%..

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

58%

Submission Percentage (2021)

633

Scores Submitted (2021)

58% of enrolled first-time students at University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Michigan-Dearborn had a total enrollment of 8,331 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Michigan-Dearborn is 5,281 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,050. This means that 63.4% 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 62.5% White, 9% Asian, 7.54% Black or African American, 6.15% Hispanic or Latino, 3.89% Two or More Races, 0.216% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.036% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Michigan-Dearborn in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.6%), followed by White Female (30.2%) and Asian Male (5.95%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (13.3%), followed by White Male (7.83%) and Asian Male (2.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,331 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Michigan-Dearborn is 5,281 and the part-time enrollment is 3,050. This means that 63.4% of students enrolled at University of Michigan-Dearborn are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

84%

2021 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 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
5,207 enrolled students
Asian
750 enrolled students
Black or African American
628 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Michigan-Dearborn is 62.5% White, 9% Asian, 7.54% Black or African American, 6.15% Hispanic or Latino, 3.89% Two or More Races, 0.216% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.036% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 145 students (1.74%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 167 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 (1,569 degrees awarded). There were 7.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (201 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Michigan-Dearborn is General Psychology (157 degrees awarded), followed by Electrical & Electronics Engineering (136 degrees) and Mechanical Engineering (117 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (651 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (26 degrees), and Psychology (186 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 (897,273 people), Other managers (550,600 people), Physicians (454,521 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (366,139 people), and Civil engineers (270,236 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2021 are Engineering (651 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (26 degrees), Psychology (186 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (205 degrees), and Biology (138 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Michigan-Dearborn are Engineering (651 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (26 degrees), Psychology (186 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (205 degrees), and Biology (138 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,020,757 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (710,986 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (629,579 people), Elementary & secondary schools (592,797 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (477,630 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 (2021)

General Psychology
157 degree-majors awarded
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
136 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
117 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Michigan-Dearborn was General Psychology with 157 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

1,309

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,142

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,309 degrees were awarded to men at University of Michigan-Dearborn, which is 1.15 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,142).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 160 degrees were awarded to men at University of Michigan-Dearborn in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, which is 5 times more than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 138 degrees were awarded to men at University of Michigan-Dearborn in General Psychology, which is 4.31 times more than the 32 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 22% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (64.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Michigan-Dearborn is Female and Hispanic or Latino (64.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 2.59% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,569 degrees awarded
Asian
201 degrees awarded
Black or African American
150 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Michigan-Dearborn is white (1,569 degrees awarded). There were 7.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (201 degrees).

2.28% of degree recipients (56 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
826 degrees awarded
White Female
743 degrees awarded
Asian Male
133 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Michigan-Dearborn is white male (826 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (743 degrees).

Operations

University of Michigan-Dearborn has an endowment valued at nearly $77.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 21.5M (27.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Michigan-Dearborn had a total salary expenditure of 146M. University of Michigan-Dearborn employs 116 Associate professors, 80 Lecturers and 79 Professors. Most academics at University of Michigan-Dearborn are Male Associate professor (64), Male Professor (54), and Female Associate professor (52).

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 108 employees, Management, with 102 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 78 employees.

Endowment

$77.4M

2021 Endowment

36.2%

growth from 2020

University of Michigan-Dearborn has an endowment valued at about $77.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Michigan-Dearborn grew 36.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27M 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

$78.6M

2021 Salaries

5.7%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Michigan-Dearborn paid a median of $78.6M in salaries, which represents 53.9% of their overall expenditure ($146M) and a 5.7% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$32.3M

Instructional Salaries

334

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Michigan-Dearborn paid a total of $32.3M to 334 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) 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

108 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Michigan-Dearborn were Associate professor with 116 employees, Lecturer with 80 employees, and Professor with 79 employees.

In 2021, 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 108 employees, Management with 102 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 78 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Michigan-Dearborn was Male Associate professor with 64 employees, Male Professor with 54 employees, and Female Associate professor with 52 employees.

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