Overview
Enrollment
Eastern Michigan University occupies a 800-acre campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan, located 35 miles west of Detroit and 7 miles east of Ann Arbor. Founded in 1849 as Michigan State Normal School, it was the first teachers' training school established west of the Alleghenies and has evolved into a comprehensive public university, with its historic central campus characterized by red-brick buildings and the landmark EMU water tower. The university maintains a moderate admissions policy and offers more than 200 undergraduate majors and graduate programs, with particularly strong offerings in education, business, nursing, and psychology. The campus features traditional residence halls housing first-year students, while upperclassmen have access to apartment-style living options, and the Eagles compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Mid-American Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Eastern Michigan University is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Eastern Michigan University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#828 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#308 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#13 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#27 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 930/1180 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.37 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,910 |
| Room and Board | $11,396 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,170 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,976 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Education | 19% |
| Health Professions | 12% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Communication | 6% |
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Questions and Answers
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Last updated February 24, 2024