First-Year Tuition & Aid

UM-Dearborn makes a world-class Michigan education accessible. We’re one of the most affordable universities in the state, and we are focused on helping you launch your career with confidence — and little to no debt.

The cost of attendance (COA) is the estimated amount to attend UM-Dearborn for one academic year before financial aid is applied. It includes both:

• Direct costs - Expenses billed by the university, such as tuition and required fees. 
• Indirect costs - Estimated expenses paid by the student, including housing, food, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. 

Your actual costs will vary based on factors such as your residency, enrollment status, housing choice, and academic program. 

View the current Cost of Attendance estimates for detailed tuition, fees, and estimated expenses by student type.

Most students don't pay the full published cost of attendance. Grants and scholarships significantly reduce the amount many students pay, and nearly half of our incoming first-year students receive enough grants and scholarships to cover 100% of their tuition.

Wondering what you'll actually pay? Use our Net Price Calculator to receive a personalized estimate of your costs after grants and scholarships based on your family's financial information.

Go Blue Guarantee

Students at UM-Dearborn are eligible for the Go Blue Guarantee - University of Michigan’s landmark promise of free tuition for high-achieving in-state undergraduate students from qualifying backgrounds. Eligibility includes:

• Full-time, in-state undergraduate student
• Family income $125,000 or less
• Assets below $125,000
• Incoming 3.5 GPA

Additional Free Tuition Programs

Many of our students are receiving scholarships and grants to cover their tuition beyond the Go Blue Guarantee. All other scholarships and grants have their own eligibility requirements.

You do not need to fill out a separate application for these awards. When you apply to UM-Dearborn, you are automatically reviewed for these tiers based on your residency and academic achievements.

For families who do not qualify for the free tuition programs, your GPA automatically locks you into the following standard merit tiers:

For Michigan Residents

Must be classified as in-state resident, defined by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, to be eligible. Changes in residency may result in changes in award eligibility:

For Non-Residents & International Students

If you are not a Michigan resident —including international – UM-Dearborn offers merit scholarships and limited aid options to help make your education more affordable:

Note: 

• Scholarships are not stackable, you would be eligible to receive only one scholarship
• These scholarships would be canceled if you apply and are classified as a Michigan resident.

To keep your merit scholarships active throughout your time at UM-Dearborn, you must meet these ongoing criteria:

• Maintain Full-Time Status (12+ credit hours per semester)
• GPA Renewal Criteria: All Merit scholarships require a cumulative 3.0 GPA to renew. While the Great Lakes Scholarship requires a 2.0 GPA.
• Annual Award is based on 2026-2027 tuition rates.
• Undergrad Non-Resident and Tuition Differential Incentive Scholarship is renewable for up to 8 semesters for incoming freshman; or completion of a Bachelor's degree (whichever comes first)

We know that navigating college costs, scholarship tiers, and financial aid forms can feel overwhelming. Please remember: you don't have to figure this out alone. At UM-Dearborn, we are a community that looks out for one another, and that support starts before your very first day on campus.

Reach Out to Your Support Team

• Chat with your Admissions Counselor: If you have questions about your automatic merit scholarships, residency status, or your admissions application, your personal counselor is ready to help.
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: 313-593-5100