University of Michigan-Dearborn
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Michigan residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $56,200 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
University of Michigan-Dearborn is a public institution located in Dearborn, Michigan with approximately 5,952 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Michigan-Dearborn has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The average net price after financial aid is $9,492 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $56,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Michigan–Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is a public university in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1959 with a gift from the Ford Motor Company, it was initially known as the Dearborn Center, operating as a remote branch of the University of Michigan. Upon receiving its own accreditation in 1970, the branch became a fully-fledged university and subsequently changed its name to the University of Michigan–Dearborn. It continues to adhere to the policies of the University of Michigan Board of Regents without having a separate governing board.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $10,904 average net price and low $17,000 median debt are genuinely strong selling points, and graduates earning $56,200 after 10 years hold up well against that cost. The concern is the 57% graduation rate — meaning roughly 4 in 10 students who start here don't finish, which is worth asking about before committing. This is a solid value pick for cost-conscious students, particularly those pursuing engineering or business in the Detroit metro area, but you'll want to have a clear plan for staying on track.
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: 30% 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 (5,952 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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