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Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University is a public university in a large suburb of the Ann Arbor, MI metro with 11,129 students and a 80% acceptance rate.

Ypsilanti, Michigan · Public · Suburb, large · 11,129 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · MAC

Admission rate

80%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,066

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

18–26

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$15,407

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

46%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

68%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$51,793

10 years after entry

Students

11,129

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		Rolling

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: emich.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$13,250
$30,001–48,000$12,863
$48,001–75,000$13,748
$75,001–110,000$18,243
Over $110,000$21,036

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreEastern Michigan University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 120 (4 hrs) Mathematics and Statistics
Calculus BC3
MATH 120 (4 hrs) and MATH 121 (4 hrs) Mathematics…MATH 120 (4 hrs) and MATH 121 (4 hrs) Mathematics and Statistics
Biology3BIO 110 (3 hrs) and BIO 111 (2 hrs) Biology
Chemistry3CHEM 121 (3 hrs) and CHEM 122 (1 hr) Chemistry
English Language and Composition3WRTG 121 (3 hrs) English Language and Literature
English Literature and Composition3LITR 100 (3 hrs) English Language and Literature
United States History3HIST 123 (3 hrs) History and Philosophy
Psychology3PSY 101 (3 hrs) Psychology
Show all 40 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 120 (4 hrs) Mathematics and Statistics
Calculus BC3
MATH 120 (4 hrs) and MATH 121 (4 hrs) Mathematics…MATH 120 (4 hrs) and MATH 121 (4 hrs) Mathematics and Statistics
Biology3BIO 110 (3 hrs) and BIO 111 (2 hrs) Biology
Biology4
BIO 110 (3 hrs), BIO 111 (2 hrs), BIO 120 (3…BIO 110 (3 hrs), BIO 111 (2 hrs), BIO 120 (3 hrs), and BIO 121 (2 hrs)
Chemistry3CHEM 121 (3 hrs) and CHEM 122 (1 hr) Chemistry
Chemistry4
CHEM 121 (3 hrs), CHEM 122 (1 hr), CHEM 123 (3…CHEM 121 (3 hrs), CHEM 122 (1 hr), CHEM 123 (3 hrs), and CHEM 124 (1 hr)
English Language and Composition3WRTG 121 (3 hrs) English Language and Literature
English Literature and Composition3LITR 100 (3 hrs) English Language and Literature
English Literature and Composition4LITR 100 (3 hrs) and LITR 101 (3 hrs)
United States History3HIST 123 (3 hrs) History and Philosophy
Psychology3PSY 101 (3 hrs) Psychology
Statistics3STAT 170 (3 hrs) Mathematics and Statistics
Statistics4
STAT 170 (3 hrs) and AACR GEN (3 hrs) Mathematics…STAT 170 (3 hrs) and AACR GEN (3 hrs) Mathematics and Statistics
Computer Science A3COSC 111 (3 hrs) and COSC 112 (1 hr) Computer Science
Macroeconomics3ECON 201 (3 hrs) Economics
Microeconomics3ECON 202 (3 hrs) Economics
World History: Modern3HIST 110 (3 hrs) History and Philosophy
Environmental Science3ENVI 107 (3 hrs) Geography and Geology
European History3HIST 101 (3 hrs) History and Philosophy
European History4HIST 101 (3 hrs) and HIST 102 (3 hrs)
Human Geography3GEOG 179 (3 hrs) Geography and Geology
Spanish Language and Culture3SPNH 121L5 (4 hrs) and SPNH 122L5 (4 hrs) World Languages
Spanish Language and Culture4
SPNH 121L5 (4 hrs), SPNH 122L5 (4 hrs), and SPNH…SPNH 121L5 (4 hrs), SPNH 122L5 (4 hrs), and SPNH 235L5 (4 hrs)
United States Government and Politics3PLSC 112 (3 hrs) Political Science
Computer Science Principles3COSC 106 (3 hrs) Computer Science
Computer Science Principles5COSC 106 (3 hrs) and prerequisite waived for COSC 111
Art History3ARTH 100 (3 hrs) Art and Design
Music Theory3MUSC 100 (3 hrs) Music and Dance
2-D Art and Design4AD 121 (3 hrs) Art and Design
3-D Art and Design4AD 122 (3 hrs) Art and Design
African American Studies3AFC 101 Africology and African American Studies
Chinese Language and Culture3CHNE 121L5 (5 hrs) World Languages
Chinese Language and Culture4CHNE 122L5 (5 hrs)
Comparative Government and Politics3PLSC 211 (3 hrs) Political Science
Drawing4AD 123 (3 hrs) Art and Design
French Language and Culture3FRNH 121L5 (3 hrs) and FRNH 122L5 (3 hrs) World Languages
French Language and Culture4
FRNH 121L5 (3 hrs), FRNH 122L5 (3 hrs), and FRNH…FRNH 121L5 (3 hrs), FRNH 122L5 (3 hrs), and FRNH 233L5 (3 hrs)
French Language and Culture5
FRNH 121L5 (3 hrs), FRNH 122L5 (3 hrs), FRNH…FRNH 121L5 (3 hrs), FRNH 122L5 (3 hrs), FRNH 233L5 (3 hrs), and FRNH 234L5 (3 hrs)
German Language and Culture3GERN 121L5 (3 hrs) and GERN 122L5 (3 hrs) World Languages
German Language and Culture4
GERN 121L5 (3 hrs), GERN 122L5 (3 hrs), and GERN…GERN 121L5 (3 hrs), GERN 122L5 (3 hrs), and GERN 233L5 (3 hrs)
German Language and Culture5
GERN 121L5 (3 hrs), GERN 122L5 (3 hrs), GERN…GERN 121L5 (3 hrs), GERN 122L5 (3 hrs), GERN 233L5 (3 hrs), and GERN 234L5 (3 hrs)
Italian Language and Culture3FLAN 179 (3 hrs) World Languages
Italian Language and Culture4FLAN 279 (3 hrs)
Italian Language and Culture5FLAN 379 (3 hrs)
Japanese Language and Culture3JPNE 121L5 (5 hrs) World Languages
Japanese Language and Culture4JPNE 121L5 (5 hrs) and JPNE 122L5 (5 hrs)
Latin3LATN 101 (3 hrs) World Languages
Latin4LATN 101 (3 hrs) and LATN 102 (3 hrs)
Physics 1: Algebra-Based3PHY 207 (3 hrs) Physics and Astronomy
Physics 2: Algebra-Based3PHY 208 (3 hrs) Physics and Astronomy
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHY 208 (3 hrs) Physics and Astronomy
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHY 218 (4 hrs)
Physics C: Mechanics3PHY 207 (3 hrs) Physics and Astronomy
Physics C: Mechanics4PHY 217 (4 hrs)
Precalculus3MATH 112 (4 hrs) Mathematics and Statistics
Research3AACR GEN (3 hrs) General Credit
Seminar3AACR GEN (3 hrs) General Credit
Spanish Literature and Culture5SPNH 322L5 (3 hrs) World Languages

Source: catalog.emich.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse305
Psychology139
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other137
Social Work103
Marketing/Marketing Management76
Biology/Biological Sciences70
Computer Science67
Speech Communication and Rhetoric59
Show the other 106 majors
Business Administration and Management57
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance55
Criminology54
Accounting51
Finance45
Early Childhood Education and Teaching41
English/Language Arts Teacher Education40
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management39
Social Studies Teacher Education37
Health/Health Care Administration/Management36
Game and Interactive Media Design35
Mechanical Engineering34
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management34
Engineering/Industrial Management33
Art/Art Studies32
Political Science and Government30
Business/Commerce28
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia27
Environmental Studies26
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist25
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations25
Electrical and Computer Engineering24
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology23
Elementary Education and Teaching22
Management Information Systems20
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy20
Construction Management19
History18
Mathematics Teacher Education18
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other18
Neuroscience15
Public Health15
Journalism14
Biochemistry14
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist13
Interior Design13
Chemistry13
English Language and Literature13
Music Therapy/Therapist12
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies12
Music Teacher Education12
Art Teacher Education12
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities11
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism11
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew10
Sociology10
Anthropology10
Reading Teacher Education10
Early Childhood and Family Studies10
Legal Assistant/Paralegal10
Occupational Therapy/Therapist10
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts9
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning9
Geology/Earth Science9
Mathematics9
International Business/Trade/Commerce9
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician8
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician7
Hospitality Administration/Management7
Physics7
Communications Technology/Technician7
Music Performance6
Public Administration6
Information Technology6
Fashion Merchandising5
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management5
International Relations and Affairs5
Japanese Language and Literature5
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities5
Data Science4
Economics4
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics4
Music4
African-American/Black Studies3
Women's Studies3
Public Relations/Image Management3
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances3
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education3
Biology Teacher Education3
Spanish Language Teacher Education3
Creative Writing3
Statistics3
Exercise Science and Kinesiology3
Geography3
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology3
Art History, Criticism and Conservation3
Athletic Training/Trainer3
Actuarial Science3
Accounting and Related Services, Other2
Orthotist/Prosthetist2
Philosophy2
Children's and Adolescent Literature2
French Language and Literature2
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other2
French Language Teacher Education2
Education1
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1
Linguistics1
Spanish Language and Literature1
Religion/Religious Studies1
Dance1
Film/Cinema/Media Studies1
Dietetics/Dietitian1
Business/Managerial Economics1
Taxation1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, MAC

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, MAC

Basketball, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Greek life

10% of men in fraternities · 4% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Ann Arbor, MI

373,875 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)

Nearest hub airport

Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.2 of 20

Elevation

762 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

16°F

July high

84°F

Annual snowfall

59.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

14 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,360 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, suburban campus, NCAA Division I, similar size