College Costs in Michigan

The 2025 Directory of Michigan Colleges and Prices

Michigan Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2025

How much does it cost to attend college in Michigan?   The average annual in-state college tuition in Michigan was $16,580 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is $950 higher than the U.S. average and ranks Michigan in the middle of the pack as the 20th most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of $189 from the 2019-2020 average of $16,391 and represents a 1.15% annual increase in tuition costs. The list of Michigan colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.

This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 92 colleges and universities in Michigan, the most popular being University of Michigan with 48,167 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $16,896. Kalamazoo College is the most expensive in Michigan with an in-state tuition of $58,185.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2023 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Michigan Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Michigan
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Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

$16,896 Tuition

#1 Best Public Universities in America

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

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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

$15,648 Tuition

#2 Best Colleges in Michigan

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

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Grand Valley State University
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Allendale, MI

Grand Valley State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

$14,628 Tuition

#5 Best Public Universities in Michigan

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

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Wayne State University
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Detroit, MI

Wayne State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

$12,493 Tuition

#6 Best Public Universities in Michigan

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

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Central Michigan University
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Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

$13,740 Tuition

#12 Best Public Universities in Michigan

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

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University of Michigan Dearborn
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Dearborn, MI

University of Michigan Dearborn

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$14,544 Tuition

#4 Best Public Universities in Michigan

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

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Oakland University
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Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$14,694 Tuition

#11 Best Public Universities in Michigan

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

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Western Michigan University
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Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

$15,198 Tuition

#9 Best Public Universities in Michigan

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

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Concordia University Ann Arbor
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Ann Arbor, MI

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$33,750 Tuition

#15 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,351enrollment
  • $28,020net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

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Eastern Michigan University
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Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

$15,200 Tuition

#13 Best Public Universities in Michigan

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

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Ferris State University
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Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

$13,524 Tuition

#8 Best Public Universities in Michigan

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

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Northern Michigan University
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Marquette, MI

Northern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$12,408 Tuition

 

  • 7,197enrollment
  • $17,937net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

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Michigan Technological University
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Houghton, MI

Michigan Technological University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$18,074 Tuition

#3 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 7,313enrollment
  • $17,928net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1330SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA

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Hope College
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Holland, MI

Hope College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

$39,990 Tuition

#3 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 3,368enrollment
  • $28,643net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1310SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

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Calvin University
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Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$38,370 Tuition

#5 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 3,364enrollment
  • $26,374net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1340SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

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Adrian College
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Adrian, MI

Adrian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

$39,280 Tuition

#14 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,760enrollment
  • $22,053net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Oakland Community College
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Bloomfield Hills, MI

Oakland Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

$5,340 Tuition

 

  • 13,831enrollment
  • $4,834net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Saginaw Valley State University
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University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$12,240 Tuition

#14 Best Public Universities in Michigan

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

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