by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Michigan-Dearborn, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan-Dearborn were $15,640 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $32,896. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $400 in-state and $400 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,240 | $32,496 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Total | $15,640 | $32,896 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does University of Michigan-Dearborn cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how University of Michigan-Dearborn tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Michigan-Dearborn runs on the expensive side.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the University of Michigan-Dearborn Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at University of Michigan-Dearborn has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,416 | $27,648 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,920 | $29,184 |
| One Year Ago | $14,544 | $30,960 |
| Most Recent Year | $15,240 | $32,496 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at UM Dearborn has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition went up 5.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $34,528 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.22%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $16,300. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 5.46%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $34,691.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $16,300 | $34,691 |
| In 2 Years | $16,988 | $36,584 |
| In 3 Years | $17,705 | $38,581 |
| In 4 Years | $18,452 | $40,687 |
| In 5 Years | $19,230 | $42,908 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $150,543, or about $69,445 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at University of Michigan-Dearborn, check out the University of Michigan-Dearborn Financial Aid page.
