by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 13,572 undergraduates in 2020, Eastern Michigan is a large, public university located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Eastern Michigan offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Eastern Michigan can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Eastern Michigan Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Eastern Michigan Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Eastern Michigan does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Eastern Michigan for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Eastern Michigan does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Eastern Michigan offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Eastern Michigan has a comparatively large, student body. There were 13,572 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 9,630 (71.0%). Part-time attendance was 3,942 (29.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 9,630 | 3,942 | 13,572 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Eastern Michigan is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Eastern Michigan #905 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Eastern Michigan by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Eastern Michigan Diversity Guide.
Eastern Michigan has a total of 617 student athletes, 357 men and 260 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $23,093,749 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $23,093,749 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Eastern Michigan University Athletics