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 90 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

90 results

Madonna University
M
Livonia, MI

Madonna University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$27,360 Tuition

#12 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,054enrollment
  • $18,583net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 890-1120SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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Northwood University Michigan
N
Midland, MI

Northwood University Michigan

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$31,400 Tuition

#9 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,360enrollment
  • $26,429net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

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Macomb Community College
M
Warren, MI

Macomb Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$6,240 Tuition

 

  • 15,983enrollment
  • $5,317net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Siena Heights University
S
Adrian, MI

Siena Heights University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$28,500 Tuition

#10 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,832enrollment
  • $17,740net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Mott Community College
M
Flint, MI
 

Mott Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$4,646 Tuition

 

  • 6,482enrollment
  • $6,367net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

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Cornerstone University
C
Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$28,300 Tuition

#16 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,735enrollment
  • $23,147net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 970-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

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Wayne County Community College District
W
Detroit, MI

Wayne County Community College District

Public 2 Year

4 reviews

$2,909 Tuition

 

  • 12,554enrollment
  • $5,901net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Olivet College
O
Olivet, MI
 

Olivet College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$32,694 Tuition

 

  • 973enrollment
  • $23,533net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 910-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Rochester College
R
Rochester Hills, MI
 

Rochester College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$27,938 Tuition

#17 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,173enrollment
  • $19,660net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 840-1060SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

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Aquinas College
A
Grand Rapids, MI

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$37,720 Tuition

#11 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,295enrollment
  • $19,890net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 990-1210SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Finlandia University
F
Hancock, MI

Finlandia University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$25,346 Tuition

 

  • 450enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Cleary University
C
Howell, MI
 

Cleary University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$23,292 Tuition

#13 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,040enrollment
  • $24,965net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 18-19ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Lake Michigan College
L
Benton Harbor, MI
 

Lake Michigan College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$7,500 Tuition

 

  • 2,904enrollment
  • $10,460net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

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Marygrove College
M
Detroit, MI
 

Marygrove College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$22,200 Tuition

 

  • 355enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA

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Southwestern Michigan College
S
Dowagiac, MI

Southwestern Michigan College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$5,563 Tuition

 

  • 1,953enrollment
  • $7,901net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
K
Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$6,420 Tuition

 

  • 6,320enrollment
  • $3,860net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Northwestern Michigan College
N
Traverse City, MI

Northwestern Michigan College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$8,874 Tuition

 

  • 3,146enrollment
  • $5,831net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Glen Oaks Community College
G
Centreville, MI
 

Glen Oaks Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$4,776 Tuition

 

  • 1,215enrollment
  • $9,066net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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