Eastern Michigan University — College Profile

About

Founded in 1849 as a premier teacher-training institution, Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive public university renowned for its top-tier College of Education, accredited College of Business, and highly regarded programs in nursing and aviation flight technology. The university sets itself apart through rare, specialized offerings—such as one of the nation’s few accredited graduate programs in Orthotics and Prosthetics—alongside a strong institutional commitment to practical, career-ready training. Located in historic Ypsilanti, EMU fosters an inclusive and diverse campus culture featuring NCAA Division I athletics and active student organizations, all enriched by close proximity to the cultural and professional hubs of neighboring Ann Arbor and Detroit.

Wikipedia:Eastern Michigan University is a public research university in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, it was the fourth normal school established in the United States and the first outside New England. In 1899, the Michigan State Normal School became the first normal school in the nation to offer a four-year curriculum; the college became a university in 1959.

Location

Ypsilanti, MI, 48197 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

DTW · Detroit

14 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$16,240$16,240

Housing & food (on campus)$13,652$13,652

Books & supplies$1,000$1,000

Cost of attendance$29,640$29,640 est.

Average net price$15,407Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$16,240

Housing & food (on campus)$13,652

Books & supplies$1,000

Cost of attendance$29,640 est.

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $15,407

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$13,250

$30–48k

$12,863

$48–75k

$13,748

$75–110k

$18,243

$110k+

$21,036

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2025-26

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$7,342

Share of first-years who get one22%

Source: Eastern Michigan University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

46%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

24%

Back for yr 2

69%

Transferred

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

50% graduated · 30% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 19% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$43,148

10 yrs after entry$51,793

Debt

Median at graduation$25,000

Monthly payment$265

Middle 50% owe$8k–$31k

90th percentile$43,298

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

80%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1066

R 480–600 · M 440–570

ACT midpoint

Comp 18–27 · E 18–26 · M 16–26

SAT middle 50%: 920–1170

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at Eastern Michigan University: Important (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: Eastern Michigan University's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Eastern Michigan University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 41%Women 59%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

14 : 1

Pell grant

37%

First-gen

34%

Family income

$36,983

Independent

26%

Veterans

Age at entry

22.0

Part-time

23%

Race & ethnicity

White

56%

Hispanic

10%

Black

17%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Gymnastics
Women's
Lacrosse
Women's
Rowing
Women's
Soccer
Women's
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$43,148

After 10 yrs

$51,793

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing335

Psychology, General161

Business Administration, Management and Operations132

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas126

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other126

Social Work111

Communication and Media Studies90

Marketing90

Computer Science84

Biology, General81

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness80

Accounting and Related Services76

Criminology71

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods58

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management57

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions52

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$109M

Full-time faculty

99%

Faculty salary

$10,472/mo

Teaching spend

$8,921

per student

Federal loans

43%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral University

Research activity

R2 — high research

$11M research spending · 28 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions