University Of Michigan-Dearborn

The University of Michigan–Dearborn, commonly referred to as U of M–Dearborn, was established in 1959 and is part of the University of Michigan system. The main campus encompasses more than 190 acres in Dearborn, Michigan. In fact, the Ford Motor Company gifted this land to establish this university. The campus also includes a nature preserve and the Rouge River Bird Observatory. The academic units of U of M–Dearborn are organized into the following colleges:

• College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters
• College of Engineering and Computer Science
• School of Education
• School of Management

There is an active Greek life at U of M–Dearborn. Some of the fraternities and sororities are Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Phi Epsilon, Phi Mu, Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Sigma Phi, Delta Sigma Phi, Theta Tau, and Tau Kappa Epsilon.

U of M–Dearborn offers several scholarships including the Dean’s Scholarship, Maize and Blue Scholarship, Chancellor’s Scholarship, and many more.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in engineering, computer science and engineering, education and teaching, and mathematics.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 8,336 in 2007-2008 (6,319 full-time equivalent).

About 51% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 49% of the class.

Undergrads are 75% of enrolled students and graduate students are 25%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 95% are full-time and 5% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: University Of Michigan-Dearborn participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Athletics

The school is in the Other for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 13 male students received the aid (men were 35% of those receiving aid) and 24 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 65% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: