Eastern Michigan University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Ypsilanti, MI
4.8 4 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Michigan

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Overview

Total enrollment

12,631

Location Ypsilanti, Michigan
Website emich.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Eastern Michigan University is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Eastern Michigan University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 920/1170
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/27
GPA 3.37

Acceptance Rate

79.6%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 9.7%
Application Fee $35

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$16,240

Costs for Eastern Michigan University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$16,240
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$320
Room and Board		$13,652
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,134
Total One Year Cost		$34,346

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

40% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Eastern Michigan University are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 23% of students major in Business, 19% in Education, and 12% in Health Professions.