University of Michigan-Dearborn Acceptance Rate
Dearborn, Michigan · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,373
- Admitted
- 7,254
- Yield
- 15.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
Hover or tap the chart to read any year.
Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Michigan-Dearborn's acceptance rate has fallen from 62.7% in 2014–15 to 58.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,199 to 12,373 (+138%) over that period.
Its 58.6% rate makes University of Michigan-Dearborn more selective than about 76% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 88%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (62.6% for women vs 54.4% for men, a 8.2-point gap). University of Michigan-Dearborn has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 15.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,199 | 3,258 | 62.7% | 951 |
| 2015–16 | 5,346 | 3,329 | 62.3% | 985 |
| 2016–17 | 5,328 | 3,448 | 64.7% | 1,074 |
| 2017–18 | 5,731 | 3,684 | 64.3% | 1,106 |
| 2018–19 | 7,695 | 6,000 | 78% | 1,093 |
| 2019–20 | 6,470 | 4,009 | 62% | 1,015 |
| 2020–21 | 7,300 | 4,928 | 67.5% | 1,003 |
| 2021–22 | 8,065 | 5,546 | 68.8% | 1,084 |
| 2022–23 | 12,026 | 6,506 | 54.1% | 1,005 |
| 2023–24 | 12,373 | 7,254 | 58.6% | 1,157 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,340 | 3,970 | 62.6% |
| Men | 6,030 | 3,282 | 54.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–630 | 62% |
| SAT Math | 490–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–30 | 3% |
How University of Michigan compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Michigan-Dearborn's acceptance rate?
University of Michigan-Dearborn's acceptance rate is 58.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,254 admitted of 12,373 applicants).
Is University of Michigan-Dearborn test optional?
University of Michigan-Dearborn is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Michigan-Dearborn?
University of Michigan-Dearborn received 12,373 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,254.
What SAT score do you need for University of Michigan-Dearborn?
Admitted students at University of Michigan-Dearborn typically scored 500–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Michigan-Dearborn getting harder to get into?
University of Michigan-Dearborn has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.7% in 2014–15 to 58.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://umdearborn.edu/.