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Ypsilanti, Michigan · Public ·Suburb

Eastern Michigan University

B
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 41% value
79.6% Acceptance $15,407 Avg net price 46.4% Graduate $51,793 Median earnings 10,055 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
Suburb
Enrollment
10,055 students
Women / Men
58.7% / 41.3%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
79.6%
SAT (mid 50%)
920–1170
ACT (mid 50%)
18–27

Cost

Avg net price
$15,407
Sticker price
$29,640
Tuition (in-state)
$16,240
Tuition (out-of-state)
$16,240

Outcomes

Graduation rate
46.4%
Retention rate
68.8%
Median earnings (10y)
$51,793
Median debt
$25,000 (~$271/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
36.6%
Take federal loans
42.9%

All majors at Eastern Michigan University

131 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Social Work
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision
Marketing
Communication and Media Studies
Accounting and Related Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Criminology
Computer Science
Biology, General
Special Education and Teaching
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Design and Applied Arts
Human Resources Management and Services
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Finance and Financial Management Services
Engineering-Related Fields
Fine and Studio Arts
Construction Management
Political Science and Government
Business/Commerce, General
History
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Air Transportation
Public Health
Music
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Public Administration
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Mechanical Engineering
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Chemistry
Education, General
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Journalism
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Mathematics
Geography and Cartography
Sociology
Legal Support Services
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Management Information Systems and Services
English Language and Literature, General
Philosophy
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Hospitality Administration/Management
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Literature
Economics
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Anthropology
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
International Business
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Physics
International Relations and National Security Studies
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Communications Technologies/Technicians
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Taxation
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Information Science/Studies
Historic Preservation and Conservation
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Applied Statistics
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
Data Science
Dance
Gerontology
Museology/Museum Studies
Data Analytics
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Sciences, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Food Science and Technology
Engineering Physics
Statistics
Religion/Religious Studies
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Area Studies
Graphic Communications
Computer Programming
Computer Software and Media Applications
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
American Sign Language
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
Biological and Physical Sciences
Science, Technology and Society
Computational Science
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Policy Analysis
Social Sciences, Other
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations

Cost & ROI

Is Eastern Michigan University worth it?

Pay $15,407/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $51,793 ten years out — about 3.4× the annual cost. Value grade: B.

Avg net price
$15,407/yr
Median earnings
$51,793/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$25,000~$271/mo
4-year est. cost
$61,628net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Eastern Michigan University's acceptance rate?

Eastern Michigan University admits 79.6% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 920–1170 range on the SAT.

How much does Eastern Michigan University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,407. The sticker price before any aid is $29,640, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $61,628.

How much debt do Eastern Michigan University graduates have?

Graduates leave Eastern Michigan University with a median federal student loan balance of $25,000, which works out to about $271 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 42.9% of students take federal loans.

Is Eastern Michigan University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Eastern Michigan University graduates earn a median of $51,793 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.4× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Eastern Michigan University a value grade of B.

What SAT score do you need for Eastern Michigan University?

Admitted students score 920–1170 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University?

46.4% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Eastern Michigan University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 68.8%.

What are the most popular majors at Eastern Michigan University?

131 programs are listed in federal data; 109 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Eastern Michigan University is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (9.7%), followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (5.2%).

What percent of Eastern Michigan University students receive financial aid?

36.6% of Eastern Michigan University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 42.9% take federal student loans.

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