A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UM-Dearborn are primarily White with a small Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 63% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Michigan Dearborn with a gender ratio of 15% men to 9% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UM-Dearborn has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15%
|
| Women |
9%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,217
|
| Women |
747
|
UM-Dearborn serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
49% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 22.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 28.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171137 IPEDS survey data for University of Michigan Dearborn.
Last updated February 24, 2025