Eastern Michigan University, founded in 1849, is a public, multipurpose university. It delivers The Learning Edge, the valuable competencies students gain through real-world application and experimental learning. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Human Services and Technology. Eastern emphasizes both relevant coursework and out-of-class experiences, thus preparing students for both gainful employment and, if desired, postgraduate study. Its 460-acre campus is located in Ypsilanti, seven miles from Ann Arbor.

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collegeType
Public
studentType
Coed
10,034
Undergraduates
4,145
Men - 41.3%
5,890
Women - 58.7%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
78% of 18,548 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.39
SAT Math
440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
480-605 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
18-25 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$35,222
Tuition and Fees
$17,352
Room and Board
$13,600
Average Percent of Need Met
46%
Average Freshman Award
$18,040
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$26,137
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
561
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
14%
10-19
29%
20-29
36%
30-39
15%
40-49
4%
50-99
2%
Over 100
0%
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Ypsilanti Population
19,940
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Students in College Housing
24% of all students
Mascot
Swoop the Eagle
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
3.4%
Black/African-American
19.5%
Hispanic/Latino
10.4%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
5.1%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
58.7%
Unknown
2.5%
International Students
5.6%
First-Year Students Returning
71.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
24.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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