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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.
The main campus of University Of Michigan Dearborn is in Dearborn, MI (a small city). The school is a public school. University Of Michigan Dearborn offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, engineering, education and teaching, and computer science and engineering.
University Of Michigan Dearborn does not accept everyone who applies. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 520 or more.
University Of Michigan Dearborn offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, University Of Michigan Dearborn had 8,336 enrolled students.
Student athletes at the school belong to the Other for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Michigan Dearborn
4901 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128-1491
General Phone: (313) 593-5000
http://www.umd.umich.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 406 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, human resources, MIS, logistics |
| Education and Teaching | 387 | elementary school teaching, education, secondary teaching, special ed, math teaching, early childhood education, science teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Engineering | 307 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering management, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering |
| Liberal Arts | 253 | general studies, English, political science, economics, history, anthropology, area studies, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 129 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 99 | computer and info science, computer engineering, computer programming, information science |
| Science | 99 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, physics, microbiology |
| Media | 56 | communication studies |
| Family and Social Work | 39 | public administration, public policy analysis |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and safety |
| Mathematics | 31 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses, applied mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 19 | environmental science, conservation, environmental studies |
| Medical Administration | 7 | health care administration |
| Fine Arts | 5 | art history and criticism |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Michigan Dearborn in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,147 | 53 |
| Master's degree | 581 | 23 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 146 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Michigan Dearborn had a total enrollment of 8,336 students (6,319 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 68 % |
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 | 3,864 | 2,338 | 61% | 953 | 41% |
| Men | 1,742 | 1,091 | 63% | 488 | 45% |
| Women | 2,122 | 1,247 | 59% | 465 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 520 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| 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 | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,260 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,090 |
| Books and supplies | $ 960 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Michigan Dearborn participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 232600)
University Of Michigan Dearborn has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 128 | 49 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 45 | 34 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 21 |
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 | calendar year | 9 | $127,237 | 4 | $95,631 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $83,007 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $120,344 | 7 | $90,220 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 50 | $98,677 | 15 | $81,928 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 70 | $81,132 | 27 | $72,294 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 41 | $72,664 | 34 | $69,162 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 17 | $50,433 | 20 | $49,745 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 179 | $81,015 | 97 | $67,817 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Other |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 24 | 37 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 12 | 12 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
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
Chemistry Teacher Education
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
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
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 ADMINISTRATION
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 degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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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