A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UM-Dearborn are primarily White with a small Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 24% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Michigan Dearborn with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UM-Dearborn has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
55%
|
| Women |
45%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,554
|
| Women |
3,669
|
UM-Dearborn serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
46% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 22.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 28.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171137 IPEDS survey data for University of Michigan Dearborn.
Last updated February 24, 2024