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Eastern Michigan University, also referred to as "EMU", is a coeducational, public university. It is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. The University was initially established as Michigan State Normal School in 1849. It was renamed several times, first as Michigan State Normal College (1899), then as Eastern Michigan College (1956), and finally as Eastern Michigan University in 1959, after it gained university status. EMU campus stretches over nearly 800 acres of urban land.
The University is home to a number of fraternities and sororities with approximately 4% of students as members. Alpha Sigma Tau, a national sorority, was founded at the University on November 4, 1899. It still exists in the University after a century, proudly heading the Alpha chapter.
The University sports team is called the Eagles. The official mascot is Swoop the Eastern Eagle.
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Campus LocationYpsilanti, MI 48197
USA
Main Tel: (313) 487-1849
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Eastern Michigan University HighlightsWhere Eastern Michigan University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in education and teaching, drama and performing arts, and art studies.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 2,945 | 114 | | Master | 1,150 | 93 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 395 | 40 | | Doctorale | 18 | 2 | | Post-master's certificate | 16 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Eastern Michigan University was 22,837 in 2007 (17,079 full-time equivalent). About 42% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 58% of the class. Undergrads are 75% of enrolled students and graduate students are 25%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,490 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,925 | | Room | $ 3,260 | | Board | $ 3,682 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 | | Other | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid: Eastern Michigan University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 481 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 178 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 110 |
Housing and MealsEastern Michigan University provides on-campus housing for 3,795 of its 17,079 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Eastern Michigan University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Eastern Michigan University is in the Mid-American Conference for major sports. Eastern Michigan University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 207 male students received the aid (men were 56% of those receiving aid) and 165 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 44% of students receiving such aid) .
Eastern Michigan University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 78% | | Women | 80% | | All | 79% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 440-580 | | Math | 450-580 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (16 awarded) - City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES (93 awarded) - Art/Art Studies
- Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (824 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting and Related Services
- Actuarial Science
- Auditing
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance
- General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Logistics and Materials Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (76 awarded) - Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Systems Security
DESIGN (25 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (53 awarded) - Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1,458 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Community College Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Orthopedic/Oth Phys Impairments
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- French Language Teacher Education
- Health Teacher Education
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics Teacher Education
- Reading Teacher Education
- Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Secondary School Administration/Principalship
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (51 awarded) - Engineering Physics
- Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (82 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (189 awarded) - Adult Development and Aging
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (23 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fine/Studio Arts
HOSPITALITY (24 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LAW (16 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (517 awarded) - African-American/Black Studies
- American Literature (United States)
- Anthropology
- Applied Economics
- Area Studies
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Composition
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- History
- International Economics
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Linguistics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS (29 awarded) - Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
MEDIA (195 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communications Technology/Technician
- Journalism
- Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (45 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Orthotist/Prosthetist
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE (26 awarded) - Clinical and Industrial Drug Development (MS, PhD)
- Gerontology
MUSIC (18 awarded) - Music Performance
- Music
- Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (92 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (140 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
- Health and Physical Education
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded) - Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (59 awarded) REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (39 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (12 awarded) SCIENCE (119 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Exercise Physiology
- Geology/Earth Science
- Molecular Biology
- Physics
- Science, Technology and Society
- Toxicology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (90 awarded) - Criminology
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (170 awarded) - Clinical Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
TRANSPORTATION (12 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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