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EM

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MIPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 80% Acceptance
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80%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$15,407
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
10.1K
Students
Large campus body
$43,148
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Eastern Michigan University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Ypsilanti, MI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 10.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 80%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
10.1K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
80% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading480 - 600
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math440 - 570
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 27
1typical 50% range36
80%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences19% of degrees
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,073
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,145
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,869
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,970
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,337
Earnings 5yr: $88,263
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,951
Earnings 5yr: $98,108
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,648
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,750
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,620
Earnings 5yr: $101,172
Debt: $24,411
Science, Technology and Society.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,551
Earnings 5yr: $81,207
Debt: N/A
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,028
Earnings 5yr: $71,247
Debt: $28,750
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,909
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,536
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,647
Earnings 5yr: $84,271
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,611
Earnings 5yr: $81,223
Debt: $28,500
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,886
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,625
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,123
Earnings 5yr: $80,765
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,829
Earnings 5yr: $92,393
Debt: $28,909
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,243
Earnings 5yr: $73,223
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,926
Earnings 5yr: $70,372
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,528
Earnings 5yr: $62,437
Debt: $31,122
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,818
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$15,407
In-State Tuition$16,240
Out-of-State Tuition$16,240
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

37%
Pell Grants
43%
Take Loans
44%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$43,148
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,793

Completion Signals

46%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
69%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$203/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

41%
Men
59%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
23%
Avg Family Income
$51,653
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