Eastern Michigan University Description:
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 66%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 430 / 580
- SAT Math: 450 / 580
- SAT Writing: 418 / 560
- ACT Composite: 18 / 23
- ACT English: 17 / 24
- ACT Math: 17 / 24
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 23,565 (18,554 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 43% Male / 57% Female
- 71% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $8,684 (in-state); $23,096 (out-of-state)
- Books: $900 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $7,727
- Other Expenses: $2,158
- Total Cost: $19,469 (in-state); $33,881 (out-of-state)
Eastern Michigan University Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 92%
- Eastern Michigan Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 81%
- Loans: 73%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $5,928
- Loans: $6,952
Most Popular Majors:
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 76%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 12%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 38%
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Eastern Michigan University Mission Statement:
"Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Building on a proud tradition of national leadership in the preparation of teachers, we maximize educational opportunities and personal and professional growth for students from diverse backgrounds through an array of baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs. We provide a student-focused learning environment that positively affects the lives of students and the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service initiatives and partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges."
