A Michigan Degree

At the University of Michigan-Dearborn, we open the door to accessible higher education while equipping students with the practice-based experiences that enable them to excel, innovate and make a lasting difference.

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Every Student. Every Background.

You’ll get the power of a Michigan degree on a small campus where your professors will know you from day one. In addition to campus services, UM-Dearborn students have access to spaces and resources in Ann Arbor, including sporting events, student clubs and organizations and research opportunities.

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#1

The lowest average annual cost among 15 public Michigan universities

Start your career without worrying about debt

#4

median annual earnings of graduates among 15 public Michigan universities

UM-Dearborn students are set up for financial success shortly after graduation

#1

regional public university in Michigan for social mobility

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Let your college degree set you up for a comfortable life ahead

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faculty to student ratio

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You will know your professors and classmates

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A Michigan Degree With A Dearborn Drivetrain.

Our students, faculty and staff are working together to transform Michigan and beyond. Be a part of it, while earning a recognizable and respected degree that will make a difference in your life and jumpstart your career.

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6/1/2026

UM-Dearborn’s bird conservation efforts take flight

Through the student-led Project Protect Avian Travel and a new Bird City Michigan Campus designation, the university is working to protect the wildlife that depends on this urban oasis.
6/1/2026

‘I’m a protector and a defender’

COB alum Anne Marie Zettlemoyer says UM-Dearborn was a perfect fit for building her entrepreneurial career in cybersecurity.
5/18/2026

A method that’s more than scientific

Students in Professor of Education Chris Burke’s Community-Based Education and Social Justice course help a middle school class deepen their interest in science through hands-on exploration.

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