Ann Arbor Times

Eastern Michigan University has been recognized as one of the nation’s top 390 colleges and a leading institution in the Midwest, according to the 2025 rankings by the Princeton Review. The rankings are highlighted on PrincetonReview.com and featured in the 33rd annual edition of their flagship college guide, Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition.

Only about 15% of America’s 2,600 four-year colleges are profiled in the book. The Princeton Review selects colleges based on annually collected data from surveys of 2,000 college administrators about their institutions’ academic offerings. The company also reviews data from its surveys of college students attending the schools who report on their experiences at their institutions.

Key highlights about Eastern Michigan University from student surveys include:

- Professors are accessible and willing to go above and beyond to help them with any questions, projects, or future planning.

- Students are active on campus and diverse in their interests, pursuits, and backgrounds and thrive on teamwork and communication with each other.

- Diversity and inclusion are a priority, and many events about religion or culture help students and their peers connect.

- EMU has a lot of representation in the student body, with a mix of traditional college students who have recently graduated high school and first-time college students in their middle adult years.

- There are many job opportunities in the surrounding area, close to Ann Arbor and Detroit.

- Campus life is dynamic and engaging, featuring over 150 student organizations and Division 1 athletics.

- A $200 million dollar investment in student housing has created two new student apartment buildings and renovations to virtually every other residence hall on campus.

The Princeton Review is an education services company known for its test-prep courses, tutoring, books, and other student resources. The company is not affiliated with Princeton University.

Founded in 1849, Eastern Michigan University is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves more than 13,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral, and certificate degrees in various fields. More than 300 majors, minors, and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; as well as its graduate school. National publications regularly recognize EMU for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education.

For more information about Eastern Michigan University or to stay up to date on university news visit EMU Today.