Overview
Founded in 1849 as a teachers college, Eastern Michigan University is now a 4-year public school in Ypsilanti, MI. EMU is home to five colleges offering bachelor’s degrees in over 200 academic majors and minors. In addition to classroom space, EMU features several research facilities such as the Center for the Study of Equality and Human Rights. To maintain an open and supportive environment on campus, EMU features a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center providing advocacy and events throughout the year.
Acceptance Rate:
81%
Average Net Price:
$15,342
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1088
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $16,990 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $16,990 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,652 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
46%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,236
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,946
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,371
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
4%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1555
48%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,946
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$38,314,480
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$23,745,189
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
53%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,880
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,862
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$247
Students receiving federal loans
51%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,773
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,593
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
20351
Students Applied
66%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
886
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 1 | |
| Other | April 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
6%
Submitting ACT
71%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1088
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
13,324
Total Number of Undergrads
11,129
0
100
23%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
48%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
214
Faculty Overview
0
100
57%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
65
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
34%
Student Organizations
307
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
21%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
24%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
green and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-American Conference
Total Male Athletes
408
Total Female Athletes
324
Intramural Sports
19
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Eastern Michigan University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,900
Top 5 Cities
Detroit
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Lansing
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Eastern Michigan University
University of Michigan
Ford Motor Company
Michigan Medicine
General Motors
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,862
Loan Default Rate
10%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$247
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