Overview
Founded in 1959 through a partnership between the University of Michigan and the Ford Motor Company, UM-Dearborn began as an upper-division institution serving working professionals before expanding into a full four-year university in 1971. Located on land donated by Henry Ford and adjacent to the historic Ford estate, the campus has built a reputation particularly strong in engineering, business, and computer science, with deep industry connections to the automotive and manufacturing sectors of southeast Michigan. As a regional campus of the University of Michigan system, it offers students the prestige of the Michigan name with a smaller, more accessible scale.
At a Glance
| Type | Public |
| Location | Dearborn, Michigan |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Total students | 8,600 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 17:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 72% |
| Graduation rate | 58% |
| Average starting salary | $58,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $13,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,700 |
| Room & board | $11,000 |
| Average financial aid | $10,500 |
| Students receiving aid | 80% |
Admissions
| SAT range | 1080-1300 |
| ACT range | 21-28 |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
Top Programs
- Mechanical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Nursing
- Electrical Engineering
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.