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Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University is a large, public institution located in Ypsilanti, mi. Founded in 1849, Eastern Michigan University offers undergraduate degrees in 251 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 11,206 undergraduates
cost $16,410 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Eastern Michigan University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 83.2%
SAT score average 1056
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.4
Application fee $35
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Eastern Michigan University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Communication and Media Studies
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $16,410
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,396
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,170
Cost of attendance* $30,976
Average financial aid package $39,811
Estimated cost -$8,835 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,410
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,396
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,170
Cost of attendance* $30,976
Average financial aid package $39,811
Estimated cost -$8,835 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Eastern Michigan University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,206, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

13,352

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
44%
African American %
14%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
28%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Eastern Michigan University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 900 Oakwood St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
phone 734-487-1849
address www.emich.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Eastern Michigan University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Eastern Michigan University?

Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Michigan University? 

The acceptance rate for Eastern Michigan University is 83%.

What’s the average GPA for Eastern Michigan University?

The average high school GPA for Eastern Michigan University students was 3.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Eastern Michigan University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Eastern Michigan University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $123,904.

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