Eastern Michigan University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Michigan residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 10,055 students.
About This School
Eastern Michigan University is a public institution located in Ypsilanti, Michigan with approximately 10,055 undergraduate students enrolled. Eastern Michigan University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,407 per year. The graduation rate is 46%, and the typical graduate earns $43,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Eastern Michigan University is a public research university in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, it was the fourth normal school established in the United States and the first outside New England. In 1899, the Michigan State Normal School became the first normal school in the nation to offer a four-year curriculum; the college became a university in 1959.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the affordable net price of $17,084/year and an $18,750 median debt load are genuinely reasonable, but a 45% graduation rate and 68% freshman retention rate suggest a significant number of students struggle to finish — worth asking hard questions about academic support before committing. Median earnings of $43,900 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense if you're pursuing a specific, career-focused program (education, health sciences, or business) where EMU has established strength rather than enrolling with an undecided major. If you need a affordable Michigan public option and have a clear plan, it's worth a look — but go in with eyes open about the completion challenges.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,055 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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