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About University of Michigan-Dearborn

engineering and business focusselective admissionsstem oriented

University of Michigan-Dearborn is a public university in Dearborn, MI, known for its engineering and business focus, selective admissions, and stem oriented. With an acceptance rate of 54%, UMD is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 1,005 students each year. UMD is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 990–1250, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UMD offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,225 per year; the sticker price of $29,348 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Michigan-Dearborn acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

54%
Overall Accept Rate
1120
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 990 – 1250 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Michigan-Dearborn

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Application Strategy
UM Dearborn has strong ties to the automotive and manufacturing industries in the Detroit metro area, so if you are applying to engineering, business, or computer science, mention any relevant internships, projects, or career goals that connect to this regional industry ecosystem.
Test Score Strategy
Since UM Dearborn is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, consider withholding it and letting your GPA, coursework rigor, and activities speak for you instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Michigan-Dearborn actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$29k/yr$7.2k
30k-48k~$29k/yr$6.3k
48k-75k~$29k/yr$8.0k
75k-110k~$29k/yr$13.6k
110k+~$29k/yr$17.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

57%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$50k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
5,450
Undergrad Enrollment
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