Colleges Near Lansing

Colleges and universities near me in the Lansing, Michigan area

There are 39 colleges within 200 miles of Lansing enrolling a total of 525,737 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Michigan with a population of 114,297, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lansing. The nearest college is Michigan State University in East Lansing at a distance of 4.3 miles from Lansing. Driving time to these schools from Lansing should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Michigan in Ann Arbor which is ranked #47 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Purdue University Main Campus enrolling 52,905 students. In terms of affordability, University of Wisconsin Parkside in Kenosha offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $6,582 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Lansing.


39 results

Michigan State University
S
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 51,316enrollment
  • $24,630net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1350SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

4 miles from Lansing

University of Michigan Flint
M
Flint, MI

University of Michigan Flint

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 6,130enrollment
  • $12,344net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 950-1210SAT range
  • 17-29ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 22

49 miles from Lansing

University of Michigan
M
Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,065enrollment
  • $19,005net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

51 miles from Lansing

Eastern Michigan University
E
Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 13,324enrollment
  • $17,388net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 910-1170SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

57 miles from Lansing

Western Michigan University
W
Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 16,693enrollment
  • $20,183net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

61 miles from Lansing

Central Michigan University
C
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 14,399enrollment
  • $15,826net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

63 miles from Lansing

Saginaw Valley State University
S
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 6,889enrollment
  • $15,144net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

65 miles from Lansing

Oakland University
O
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 15,922enrollment
  • $15,734net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 995-1185SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

68 miles from Lansing

Grand Valley State University
G
Allendale, MI

Grand Valley State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 22,269enrollment
  • $17,995net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

70 miles from Lansing

University of Michigan Dearborn
M
Dearborn, MI

University of Michigan Dearborn

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 8,035enrollment
  • $12,798net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 990-1260SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

73 miles from Lansing

Wayne State University
W
Detroit, MI

Wayne State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 23,553enrollment
  • $16,021net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

79 miles from Lansing

Ferris State University
F
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 9,918enrollment
  • $13,154net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 890-1120SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

82 miles from Lansing

University of Toledo
T
Toledo, OH

University of Toledo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 14,939enrollment
  • $17,927net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1300SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

87 miles from Lansing

Bowling Green State University Main Campus
B
Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 17,027enrollment
  • $20,987net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

103 miles from Lansing

Indiana University South Bend
I
South Bend, IN

Indiana University South Bend

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 4,446enrollment
  • $8,090net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

112 miles from Lansing

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
I
Fort Wayne, IN

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 8,874enrollment
  • $12,619net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 960-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

114 miles from Lansing

Ohio State University Lima Campus
O
Lima, OH
 

Ohio State University Lima Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 740enrollment
  • $12,727net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 14

139 miles from Lansing

Purdue University North Central Campus
P
Westville, IN
 

Purdue University North Central Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,092enrollment
  • $7,832net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

143 miles from Lansing