Eastern Michigan University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Ypsilanti, MI

$13,500

Avg tuition

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About Eastern Michigan University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Eastern Michigan University is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,572, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 157 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,500.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

75% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

72% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1200

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

16k

Students enrolled

97%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

62%

Black

16%

Hispanic

7%

Unknown

5%

Two or more races

4%

Asian

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

62%

Socio-economic diversity

46% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

21

Total Online Enrollment

15,851

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

94% On-campus

6% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 3% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 8% online

Master's Check Bold 8% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $13,500 $13,500
Graduate $14,868 $26,442

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $11,350
On-campus other expenses $2,142
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,562
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,908
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $5,482

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $27,992 $27,992
Off-campus without family $27,970 $27,970
Off-campus with family $19,982 $19,982

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

46%

State Grant Aid

6%

Institution Grant Aid

88%

Pell Grant

46%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,404
State Grant Aid $1,081
Institution Grant Aid $7,174
Pell Grant Aid $4,883

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

9

Education

BA

MA

DOC

10

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

11

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

12

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

13

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

15

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

History

BA

MA

DOC