1. The Degree
The degree does make a difference! The University of Michigan degree you earn at Dearborn will make a difference in opening doors for your career. You will join one of the largest alumni associations in the world with more than 420,000 members.
2. First-Rate Faculty
A university is only as good as its faculty. The University of Michigan–Dearborn’s faculty is nationally recognized in the fields of Education, Engineering, Management, and the Liberal Arts. Our instructors are accessible and bring their passion and “real world” expertise to the classroom.
3. Quality Programs
With more than 79 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, the University of Michigan-Dearborn has four nationally recognized colleges and schools. Many degree programs are offered in the day and evening to meet the needs of our working students.
4. Small Class Size
If you do not want to get lost in the crowd, our university is the place for you. We intentionally keep our classes small to develop one-to-one connections with professors and students. At the University of Michigan-Dearborn, you are not just a number, but a member of the family.
5. No Teaching Assistants
Our faculty lead, instruct, grade, and mentor students, whether it is in the classroom or in an online course. It’s that simple - Real professors for real students.
6. Student Life
Think a commuter campus only offers classes? Think again! With more than 125 student clubs and organizations, we have a vibrant campus life. Participating in campus life opens doors for you to make new friendships, meet future leaders, and enrich your educational experience. Most of all, you will have fun.
7. National Recognition
As the metropolitan area’s premier public university, U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges consistently ranks the University of Michigan-Dearborn as a top ten public regional university. The University of Michigan degree you earn at Dearborn will make a real difference.
8. Connections for Success
Since 1959, the University of Michigan–Dearborn has worked closely with business and industry to provide a great and affordable educational experience for our students. From applied research projects, internships, cooperative education, and career services, our students gain knowledge, experience, and applied learning for personal growth and success.
9. Location
Located in the metropolitan Detroit area, the campus is within minutes of Fortune 500 companies and major expressways (I-94, I-75, M-39). The best-kept secret is our beautiful campus, located on the grounds of the Henry Ford Estate.
10. Affordable!
The University of Michigan–Dearborn offers an affordable and competitive degree. When you compare the quality of our faculty, programs, student life, financial aid, and scholarships to other colleges, the University of Michigan–Dearborn is an exceptional value.
