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Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive, co-educational public university located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It was originally founded as Michigan State Normal School in 1849 and became Michigan State Normal College in 1899. It was renamed Eastern Michigan University in 1959.
EMU's site comprises an academic and athletic campus that is spread across 800 acres. There are more than 120 buildings in the campus. EMU consist of five colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Health & Human Services, Technology and a Graduate School.
Eastern Michigan University athletic teams are nicknamed the Eagles. Some of the notable alumni of EMU are Thomas Galasso, an American Film Actor; Keith Krygielski, an American scientist; and Allen Fazio, the CIO and Vice President of Disneyland
Ypsilanti, MI is home to Eastern Michigan University. Ypsilanti is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Eastern Michigan University go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. The range of program offerings available from Eastern Michigan University is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580.
Eastern Michigan University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Eastern Michigan University has 22,837 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers students meal plans. Eastern Michigan University values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-American Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Building on a proud tradition of national leadership in the preparation of teachers, we maximize educational opportunities and personal and professional growth for students from diverse backgrounds through an array of baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs. We provide a student-focused learning environment that positively affects the lives of students and the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service initiatives and partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges."
More complete details are provided below.
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
General Phone: (734) 487-1849
http://www.emich.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 1,329 | English teaching, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, math teaching, reading teaching, mental retardation education, social studies teaching, education of emotionally disturbed, ... |
| Business and Management | 833 | business management, accounting, marketing, human resources, finance, MIS, international business, business, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 540 | interdisciplinary studies, English, political science, history, social services, historic preservation and conservation, geography, sociology, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 235 | social work, public administration, social service professions, adult development and aging, food and nutrition, community organization |
| Media | 206 | communication studies, journalism, public relations, communications tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 163 | occupational therapy, athletic trainer, dietitian, recreational therapy, health and physical education, sports and fitness management, parks and recreation management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 148 | psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, music therapy, counseling psychology |
| Science | 139 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, geology, physics, exercise physiology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 116 | registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 97 | CAD and design, plastics engineering tech, industrial tech, quality control tech, construction engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, manufacturing tech, ... |
| Art Studies | 88 | art studies, arts management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 87 | criminology, security and protective services |
| Engineering | 72 | engineering management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 59 | drama, theatre arts management, dance |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 58 | computer science, computer and info science, computer security, information science |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 54 | film studies |
| Medical Administration | 49 | health care administration, public health education |
| Hospitality | 48 | hospitality management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 46 | speech pathology, orthotist/prosthetist, clinical lab tech |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 41 | construction management |
| Medicine | 37 | drug development, gerontology |
| Design | 23 | interior design |
| Transportation | 21 | aviation operations, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Office and Administration | 20 | office management |
| Law | 19 | legal assistant |
| Music | 19 | music performance, music pedagogy, music, music history and theory |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics, statistics |
| Fine Arts | 16 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Architecture and Planning | 15 | urban planning |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Michigan University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,963 | 115 |
| Master's degree | 1,268 | 98 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 338 | 44 |
| Post-master's certificate | 15 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 15 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Eastern Michigan University had a total enrollment of 22,837 students (18,001 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 87% |
| Ohio | 8% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
Eastern Michigan University offers campus housing for 3,599 of its 18,001 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Ypsilanti, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,736 | 7,290 | 75% | 2,415 | 33% |
| Men | 3,922 | 2,841 | 72% | 1,044 | 37% |
| Women | 5,814 | 4,449 | 77% | 1,371 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 543 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,069 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,464 |
| Room and board | $ 7,220 |
| Room charge | $ 3,452 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern Michigan University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 225900)
Eastern Michigan University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 276 | 228 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 67 | 71 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 49 | 61 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 186 | $92,191 | 134 | $83,093 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 80 | $72,375 | 86 | $69,675 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 74 | $63,429 | 73 | $59,475 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $53,632 | 6 | $57,394 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 43 | $36,560 | 53 | $33,916 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 386 | $76,073 | 352 | $67,074 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-American Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-American Conference |
| Track | Mid-American Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 207 | 165 | 372 |
| Football | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| Track | 26 | 23 | 49 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 54 | 128 | 182 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Actuarial Science
Auditing
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
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 Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German 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
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, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Community Organization and Advocacy
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American Literature (United States)
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Area Studies, Other
Creative Writing
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
International Economics
Japanese Language and Literature
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technology/Technician
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Orthotist/Prosthetist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development (MS, PhD)
Gerontology
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
Toxicology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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What Sets Eastern Michigan University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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