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Public 4-YearMTA ParticipantWayne County

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, Wayne County, MI

A metropolitan UM campus emphasizing experiential learning, general education breadth, and partnerships with southeast Michigan industries.

Enrollment
8,100
6-year graduation
73%
Founded
1959
Carnegie
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Overview

A metropolitan UM campus emphasizing experiential learning, general education breadth, and partnerships with southeast Michigan industries.

Location
Dearborn, Wayne County, MI
Founded
1959
Sector
Public 4-Year
IPEDS Unit ID
169327

Academic Profile

Carnegie Classification

Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Institution Type

State-supported bachelor's degree institution

General Education

University of Michigan-Dearborn — 34 total credits (26 lower / 8 upper level). Catalog year 2026-2027.

Transfer Information

University of Michigan-Dearborn accepts Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education credits from participating community colleges statewide.

Transfer-in rate
23%

Primary transfer partners

  • Michigan community colleges
  • In-state two-year institutions

MTA Information

Michigan Transfer Agreement participant

Students can transfer MTA-approved general education blocks from Michigan community colleges to this institution.

Enrollment Data

Current headcount

8,100

↓ 130 vs. prior year (mock)

YearTotalUndergraduateGraduateFull-time
20207,5805,5332,0475,154
20217,7105,6282,0825,243
20227,8405,7232,1175,331
20237,9705,8182,1525,420
20248,1005,9132,1875,508

Source: ipeds · Structured for future IPEDS import

Graduation Data

4-year graduation rate
39%
6-year graduation rate
73%
Data source
ipeds

Updated 2023-24

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