Top Rated Michigan Private Colleges

The Best Private Colleges in Michigan for 2023

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in Michigan. Leading the rankings for 2023 as the highest ranked private college in Michigan is University of Detroit Mercy. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.


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University of Detroit Mercy
D
Detroit, MI
University of Detroit Mercy

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 5,227enrollment
  • $18,376net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1250SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Kalamazoo College
K
Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,241enrollment
  • $27,596net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1380SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Kettering University
K
Flint, MI
Kettering University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,858enrollment
  • $34,713net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Calvin College
C
Grand Rapids, MI
Calvin College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 3,257enrollment
  • $26,482net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Hope College
H
Holland, MI
Hope College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 3,132enrollment
  • $30,320net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1330SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Albion College
A
Albion, MI
Albion College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,523enrollment
  • $19,557net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Andrews University
A
Berrien Springs, MI
Andrews University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,927enrollment
  • $22,850net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1300SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Northwood University Michigan
N
Midland, MI
Northwood University Michigan

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,422enrollment
  • $21,348net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Spring Arbor University
S
Spring Arbor, MI
 
Spring Arbor University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,685enrollment
  • $21,535net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Madonna University
M
Livonia, MI
Madonna University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,444enrollment
  • $17,730net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Concordia University Ann Arbor
C
Ann Arbor, MI
Concordia University Ann Arbor

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,135enrollment
  • $26,780net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Aquinas College
A
Grand Rapids, MI
Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,362enrollment
  • $18,812net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1170SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Adrian College
A
Adrian, MI
Adrian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,871enrollment
  • $25,520net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 940-1150SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

Cornerstone University
C
Grand Rapids, MI
Cornerstone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,930enrollment
  • $20,112net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 970-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Rochester College
R
Rochester Hills, MI
 
Rochester College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,114enrollment
  • $17,649net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 840-1060SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA