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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Schoolcraft College
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Livonia, MI
 

Schoolcraft College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$5,044 Tuition

 

  • 7,596enrollment
  • $7,271net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

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Henry Ford Community College
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Dearborn, MI

Henry Ford Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

$4,656 Tuition

 

  • 11,239enrollment
  • $738net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Davenport University
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Grand Rapids, MI
 

Davenport University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$22,272 Tuition

 

  • 4,848enrollment
  • $19,799net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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University of Detroit Mercy
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Detroit, MI

University of Detroit Mercy

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$32,300 Tuition

#4 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 5,528enrollment
  • $17,987net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Lawrence Technological University
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Southfield, MI

Lawrence Technological University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$40,672 Tuition

 

  • 3,260enrollment
  • $33,807net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

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Lansing Community College
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Lansing, MI

Lansing Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$7,020 Tuition

 

  • 9,207enrollment
  • $3,031net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Delta College
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University Center, MI

Delta College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$6,420 Tuition

 

  • 7,646enrollment
  • $5,977net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Kalamazoo College
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Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$58,185 Tuition

#1 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,196enrollment
  • $26,050net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1188-1373SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Kettering University
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Flint, MI

Kettering University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$46,380 Tuition

#2 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,605enrollment
  • $33,616net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1310SAT range
  • 26-29ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

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Albion College
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Albion, MI

Albion College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$55,226 Tuition

#2 Best Value Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,354enrollment
  • $18,470net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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Andrews University
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Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$32,400 Tuition

#6 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,837enrollment
  • $24,874net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1370SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

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Alma College
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Alma, MI

Alma College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$47,160 Tuition

 

  • 1,273enrollment
  • $24,862net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Washtenaw Community College
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Ann Arbor, MI

Washtenaw Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$4,224 Tuition

 

  • 10,756enrollment
  • $3,588net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Michigan Flint
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Flint, MI

University of Michigan Flint

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$13,390 Tuition

#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

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Grand Rapids Community College
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Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$7,590 Tuition

 

  • 12,142enrollment
  • $11,137net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

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Lake Superior State University
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Sault Ste Marie, MI

Lake Superior State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$13,968 Tuition

#10 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 1,669enrollment
  • $14,345net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1225SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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College for Creative Studies
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Detroit, MI

College for Creative Studies

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$49,950 Tuition

 

  • 1,459enrollment
  • $34,436net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

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Spring Arbor University
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Spring Arbor, MI
 

Spring Arbor University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

$31,940 Tuition

#8 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,390enrollment
  • $21,720net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 935-1165SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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