Established in 1959, the University of Michigan-Dearborn is one of the three campuses governed by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan. The University of Michigan-Dearborn is a selective institution noted for its strong academic programs; small, faculty-taught classes; modern facilities; paid professional co-operative education placements; and successful alumni.

The University of Michigan-Dearborn campus is an attractive 200-acre green haven located in the heart of the state of Michigan's industrial, research, development,entrepreneurial, and service sectors. University of Michigan-Dearborn students draw upon the resources of a large multi-university, while benefiting from the social and educational advantages of attending a campus of moderate size.