EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

ABOUT EASTERN MICHIGAN

Ypsilanti's Eastern Michigan University operates a 17-sport athletic program rooted in the institution's 1849 founding, serving a student body of 12,663 across Washtenaw County. The Eagles compete as a Football Bowl Subdivision program within the Mid-American Conference, fielding varsity teams that span both traditional Olympic sports like cross country and swimming & diving alongside revenue-generating football and basketball operations. Eastern Michigan's athletic infrastructure reflects the university's commitment to NCAA Division I competition across both men's and women's collegiate athletics.

Football anchors Eastern Michigan's FBS status, while the basketball programs—men's and women's—represent key components of the Eagles' conference visibility. The athletic department balances scholarship distribution across nine men's sports and eight women's sports, with additional opportunities in football, creating a comprehensive intercollegiate environment. Eastern Michigan's location in southeast Michigan positions the program within proximity to several major metropolitan areas, providing recruitment advantages and potential community engagement opportunities throughout the region.