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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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Eastern Michigan is a public university located in Ypsilanti, Michigan in the Detroit Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 8,282 undergraduate students. The Eastern Michigan acceptance rate is 83%. Popular majors include Nursing, Psychology, and Social Work and Youth Services. Graduating 45% of students, Eastern Michigan alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,000.
About
About Eastern Michigan...
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mid-American Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Michigan
- Ypsilanti
Eastern Michigan University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Emich Admissions
Acceptance Rate
83%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
930-1180
ACT Range
18-25
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into Emich?
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Cost
Net Price
$15,826/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,945/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
96%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.208 responses
65%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.252 responses
66%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.251 responses
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Majors
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
50%
On Campus
33%
Online
17%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,282Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,335
Undergrads Over 25
21%
Pell Grant
50%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
192 responses
Nice
34%
Approachable
24%
Average
16%
Depends
8%
Depends, but most are not very inviting.
7%
Below Average
5%
Anti-Social
2%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
58%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.287 responses
Poll
56%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.330 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
202 responses
Diverse
59%
Diverse but still VERY cliquey
14%
Diverse, comfortable for a student 25+
7%
Mostly black
4%
Underrated
4%
Undiverse. 65% white, 25% black with little else.
4%
Full of young full-time working students.
2%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
45%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.148 responses
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Eastern Michigan University Reviews
Rating 3.57 out of 5 3,365 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Eastern Michigan University was a transformative experience that deeply influenced my academic and personal growth. The opportunity to network with a diverse range of people expanded my perspectives and taught me valuable communication and interpersonal skills. Joining a Black cheerleading team at EMU not only honed my athletic abilities but also fostered lasting friendships and a sense of unity. My interest in the Divine Nine further fueled my enthusiasm for college life, reflecting my aspirations for leadership and community engagement. Despite challenges in navigating misunderstandings with professors, these experiences taught me resilience, effective communication, and understanding diverse viewpoints. Overall, EMU provided a nurturing environment where I thrived academically, formed meaningful connections, and discovered my passions, shaping me into a confident and driven individual prepared for future success.
- Freshman
- 15 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Eastern Michigan University has a great academic experience. The professors are great, the programs are great, there are some programs that are the one of the only ones the state/country, such as the pilot program or the paralegal program. If you’re a student looking to only do the academic portion of college and not look for other aspects of the typical college life, I would recommend this school; it has a huge commuter population and is great for those who want to leave after classes and not get involved.
However, for those who look for more out of the college experience, it may be a bit lackluster. The food isn’t great, the dorms are okay now that they’re being built/renovated; you can make decent friends out of the clubs and organizations here, but it likely won’t be like going to a larger school.
- Sophom*ore
- 11 hours ago
Rating 4 out of 5
My experience at Eastern Michigan University is characterized by a strong sense of community among students. The campus environment was friendly and inclusive, making it easy to form connections and build lasting friendships. The presence of numerous clubs and Greek life organizations added to the vibrant campus culture, offering students various avenues to get involved and pursue their interests outside of academics. However, one of the challenges I encountered was the university's size. While the close-knit community was a strength, it also meant that there were fewer options when it came to clubs, organizations, and food choices compared to larger schools. This limitation sometimes made it feel like there were missed opportunities for diverse experiences and activities.
- Sophom*ore
- a month ago
