University of Michigan-Dearborn
Admissions

Interested in attending University of Michigan-Dearborn?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Michigan-Dearborn, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

59
%
Acceptance rate
1123
SAT Midpoint
April 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Michigan-Dearborn?

59%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UM Dearborn accepted 59% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 12,371 people applied and 7,254 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3971 / 6341 (63%)
Men
3282 / 6030 (54%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Michigan-Dearborn:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at University of Michigan-Dearborn, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Michigan-Dearborn by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UM Dearborn considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Michigan-Dearborn?

1123
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

UM Dearborn is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

62%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

3%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
490
Math Mean
561
75th Percentile
630
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
500
Verbal Mean
562
75th Percentile
630
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1120
Composite Mean
1123
75th Percentile
1520

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Michigan-Dearborn. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

April 1
Regular admission deadline
October 15
Application notification

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