Overview
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The University of Michigan-Dearborn, located in the Detroit metropolitan area, occupies a portion of Henry Ford's former estate and research facility in Dearborn, Michigan. Established in 1959 through a land gift from Ford Motor Company, the suburban campus combines modern academic buildings with the historic Henry Ford Estate-Fair Lane. The university operates primarily as a commuter campus, though limited student housing opened in 2013 to serve a portion of the student population. UM-Dearborn's College of Engineering and Computer Science maintains strong connections with the region's automotive industry, while the College of Business, College of Arts, Sciences & Letters, and College of Education, Health & Human Services round out its academic offerings. The campus belongs to the NCAA Division III Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, competing as the Wolverines.
Ratings
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UM-Dearborn is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Michigan Dearborn within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#405 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#116 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#336 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1260 |
| ACT | 23/30 |
| GPA | 3.66 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $400 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $10,803 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,745 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,792 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $400 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $10,803 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,745 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,208 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Biology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171137 IPEDS survey data for University of Michigan Dearborn.
Current students may use the University of Michigan Dearborn GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025