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Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI · Suburb · 10,055 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Large (10k+)
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Location
Ypsilanti, MI, 48197 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
14 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$29,640
Out-of-state COA
$29,640
Avg net price
$15,407
Room & board
$13,652
In-state tuition
$16,240
Out-of-state tuition
$16,240
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,250
$30–48k
$12,863
$48–75k
$13,748
$75–110k
$18,243
$110k+
$21,036
Admissions
Admit rate
80%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1066
Reading 480–600
Math 440–570
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 18–27
English 18–26
Math 16–26
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Eastern Michigan University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
46%
1st-yr retention
69%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
54%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
50%
Transferred
30%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
19%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,148
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,793
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,002–$31,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$43,298
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
37%
First-generation
34%
Median family income
$36,983
Independent students
26%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
23%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
10%
Black
17%
Asian
3%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,148
10 years after entry
$51,793
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing335
Psychology, General161
Business Administration, Management and Operations132
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas126
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other126
Social Work111
Communication and Media Studies90
Marketing90
Computer Science84
Biology, General81
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness80
Accounting and Related Services76
Criminology71
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods58
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management57
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions52
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Institutional
Endowment
$109M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
99%
Avg faculty salary
$10,472/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,921
Federal loan rate
43%

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