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The University of Michigan–Dearborn, also known as UM–Dearborn, is a coeducational nationally ranked masters-level public university located in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It is part of the University of Michigan system. It was established in 1959. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
UM–Dearborn has a student-run newspaper known as “The Michigan Journal”. Its Internet radio station is called the College Radio WUMD. Their athletic teams are nicknamed the Wolves.
University Of Michigan - Dearborn is in Dearborn, Michigan. Dearborn is a small city. The school is a public institution. University Of Michigan - Dearborn issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include engineering, computer science and engineering, and engineering technician.
Not all applicants to University Of Michigan - Dearborn are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 600 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 480 to 630 in 2005.
The most successful professors at University Of Michigan - Dearborn are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 8,369 students study at University Of Michigan - Dearborn (in 2005).
Students participate in Other athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Michigan - Dearborn
4901 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128-1491
General Phone: (313) 593-5000
Admissions Phone: (313) 593-5100
Financial Aid Phone: (313) 593-5300
http://www.umd.umich.edu/
University Of Michigan - Dearborn awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 447 | elementary school teaching, education, secondary teaching, special ed, math teaching, industrial arts teaching, social studies teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Engineering | 387 | mechanical engineering, engineering management, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering |
| Business And Management | 363 | business management, finance, marketing, accounting, MIS, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 244 | political science, English, history, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, economics, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 143 | computer and info science, computer engineering, computer programming, information science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 99 | psychology |
| Science | 73 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, microbiology, geology |
| Media | 62 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 42 | public administration |
| Mathematics | 29 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science, applied mathematics, applied mathematics courses |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and safety |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 15 | environmental science, environmental studies, conservation |
| Fine Arts | 6 | art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Michigan - Dearborn in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,155 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 619 | 22 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 160 | 2 |
In 2005, University Of Michigan - Dearborn had a total enrollment of 8,369 students (5,806 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dearborn, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,608 | 1,845 | 71% | 840 | 46% |
| Men | 1,203 | 855 | 71% | 435 | 51% |
| Women | 1,405 | 990 | 70% | 405 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 12% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (313) 593-5100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,255 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,175 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Michigan - Dearborn participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 232600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (313) 593-5300
University Of Michigan - Dearborn has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 122 | 41 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 49 | 34 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 27 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $97,554 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $72,872 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $94,364 | 6 | $75,056 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 45 | $84,548 | 14 | $70,320 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 68 | $65,637 | 25 | $62,772 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 47 | $62,836 | 32 | $58,753 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 19 | $33,830 | 24 | $36,348 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 180 | $66,184 | 96 | $56,006 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Other |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Basketball | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 3 | 3 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Michigan - Dearborn Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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