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Are You Ready?

Applying to colleges can be tedious — but we're here to help! DearBORN-READY takes the guesswork out of your college-preparatory process. Here, you'll learn everything from how to narrow your schools of choice, to tips for standing out to admissions officers. Plus, discover everything there is to know about how to Go Blue! at University of Michigan-Dearborn.

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Where Are You in Your College Search Journey?

Explore a range of articles tailored to your needs as you navigate the college preparatory process.

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Recent News

Keep up with the latest happenings at UM-Dearborn, from student achievements and experiences to standout academic programs on our campus. Go Blue — Go Dearborn!

Recent News

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7/12/2021

How students felt about their year-plus of pandemic learning

Recent student focus groups hosted by the Hub offer a candid look at what went well, what didn’t, and what ideas might have staying power post-pandemic.
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6/28/2021

COVID-19 and Flashbulb Memory

CASL student Bella Martincic’s research — which is featured in the CASL Research Showcase — looks at the pandemic and asks: Did news of the pandemic leave a strong mental impression? And what role does political affiliation play in that?
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5/24/2021

The quiet success of UM-Dearborn’s game design program

For years, one of the country’s early video gaming programs has been a launchpad to careers inside and outside the gaming field.

Watch!

Explore a series of videos to get to know what life is like as a Dearborn Wolverine. 

Why UM-Dearborn?

Best Regional University in the Midwest Badge for the year 2021

U.S. News & World Report has consistently named UM-Dearborn one of the best regional universities in the Midwest. This year the university was ranked one of the top regional public universities in Michigan and 4th in the Midwest.
2020-2021 Best College By Money Magazine badge
Named a 2020 Best College by Money magazine and given the "Best Bang for the Buck" Midwest designation by Washington Monthly.
Best Colleges in Business Programs Badge for the year 2021
Poets & Quants and Princeton Review Badge for the year 2020

College of Business programs are among the nation's best, according to U.S. News & World Report, Poets & Quants and Princeton Review.
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2nd lowest average annual costs among 15 Michigan public universities, $3,660 below the state average
Source: According to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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4th-highest average starting salary among 15 Michigan public universities, nearly $3,100 above the state average
Source: According to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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58,000+ UM-Dearborn alumni, part of an alumni network that is 630,000 graduates strong

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