Eastern Michigan University , is a public research university in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. The university was founded in 1849 as Michigan State Normal School. Today, the university is governed by an eight-member board of regents whose members are appointed by the governor of Michigan for eight-year terms. The school belongs to the Mid-American Conference and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Since 1991 EMU athletes have been known as "Eagles" and the school mascot, Swoop, was officially adopted by the university three years later. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
Source: WikipediaWhat does this school look for?
Annual Applications
15,957
Acceptance
75%
Graduation Rate
47%
Median SAT Score
1080
Median ACT Score
22
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$13,500
Fees (in-state)
$1,795
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$43,900
Employed
88%
What's it like to attend this school?
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
14K
Under-Grads
12K
Graduates
2K
Where will you be attending?
Location
900 Oakwood St., Ypsilanti MI 48197
On Campus Crime Rates
Property Crime
8 per 100K
Violent Crime
1 per 100K
City Crime Rates
Property Crime
26 per 100K
Violent Crime
8 per 100K
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Who are Eastern Michigan University's Most influential alumni?
Eastern Michigan University 's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Education, Sociology, and Criminal Justice
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
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