Incoming First-Year Students

Welcome to UM-Dearborn—we are so glad you’re here. We want to make your transition as stress-free as possible. If you already know what you need, feel free to use our quick-access links to dive straight into your application or estimate your tuition costs.

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Lowest

average annual cost among 15 public universities in Michigan

#1

for social mobility among regional universities in Michigan

88%

of incoming students receive financial aid

Not sure where to start? Let’s walk through it.

Applying to college is a milestone, and you don't have to figure everything out today. To help you in this process, we’ve broken down the journey into three simple, manageable steps so you can explore your options and move forward at your own pace.

What You Need

Learn about our guaranteed admission criteria, required application materials, important deadlines, and what you'll need before you apply.

Figuring Out Your Costs

Understand the cost of attending UM-Dearborn, estimate your expenses, and explore scholarships, financial aid, and other ways to make college more affordable.

Ready to Apply

Get step-by-step instructions for submitting your application and tracking your status.

Estimate Your College Costs

Use our Net Price Calculator to receive a personalized estimate of your costs after grants and scholarships based on your family's financial information.

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Still looking for something else? We’ve got you.

Explore Our Programs

Whether you know exactly what you want to study or are still figuring it out, discover our 100+ majors and find the path that fits your passions.

Already Admitted?

Already received your acceptance letter? Congratulations! Head to our Admitted Students page to learn the next steps.

Connect with a Counselor

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Find your personal admissions counselor to get answers to your specific questions.

A female student researcher looks at melanoma tumor growth through a white microscope.

“I am doing cancer research as an undergraduate. This is not something many people can say.

I’ve learned how a lab operates, how to use the equipment and run tests. I’m becoming more independent, and I’m becoming more confident in trusting my decisions and results.”

—biochemistry major Wiam Almahdi ’27, on her experience working in Professor Besa Xhabija’s Cancer Therapeutics Lab

Read Wiam’s Story

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