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Best Colleges in Michigan

All 77 colleges in Michigan, ranked by overall quality and led by University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Chamberlain University-Michigan and Kettering University. 40 public, 37 private. median out-of-state tuition $20,785. lowest in-state tuition $2,730 at Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College. Each school below shows its acceptance rate, tuition and average SAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best college in Michigan?

Based on our overall rankings, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is the top-ranked college in Michigan. Other strong choices include Chamberlain University-Michigan, Kettering University, Michigan State University.

How many colleges are in Michigan?

We track 77 four-year colleges in Michigan, including 40 public institutions and 37 private ones.

How much does college cost in Michigan?

The average out-of-state tuition across colleges we track in Michigan is approximately $20,785 per year. In-state students at public schools typically pay significantly less, and most schools offer financial aid that reduces the effective cost.

What are the best public colleges in Michigan?

The best public colleges in Michigan include University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University. Public universities typically offer lower tuition for in-state residents.

What are the best private colleges in Michigan?

The best private colleges in Michigan include Chamberlain University-Michigan, Kettering University, Kalamazoo College. Private colleges may offer more generous financial aid despite higher sticker prices.

How are these Michigan rankings determined?

Our overall rankings are calculated independently from publicly available data including U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and aggregated student-experience signals — not from US News or any other publication.

By major in Michigan

  1. 1. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, MI · 15.6% acceptance · SAT 1,465 · $60,946 tuition · 93% grad rate
  2. 2. Chamberlain University-Michigan — Troy, MI · 85.7% acceptance · $20,785 tuition · 100% grad rate
  3. 3. Kettering University — Flint, MI · 78.7% acceptance · SAT 1,251 · $48,470 tuition · 71% grad rate
  4. 4. Michigan State University — East Lansing, MI · 84.8% acceptance · SAT 1,269 · $43,842 tuition · 81% grad rate
  5. 5. Michigan Technological University — Houghton, MI · 92.4% acceptance · SAT 1,258 · $42,988 tuition · 68% grad rate
  6. 6. Kalamazoo College — Kalamazoo, MI · 75.3% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $61,050 tuition · 76% grad rate
  7. 7. Hope College — Holland, MI · 79.2% acceptance · SAT 1,249 · $41,970 tuition · 80% grad rate
  8. 8. University of Detroit Mercy — Detroit, MI · 75.4% acceptance · SAT 1,134 · $32,946 tuition · 67% grad rate
  9. 9. Calvin University — Grand Rapids, MI · 70.9% acceptance · SAT 1,233 · $39,350 tuition · 74% grad rate
  10. 10. Lawrence Technological University — Southfield, MI · 55.9% acceptance · $44,760 tuition · 61% grad rate
  11. 11. Northwood University — Midland, MI · 64.5% acceptance · $34,400 tuition · 63% grad rate
  12. 12. Andrews University — Berrien Springs, MI · 81.9% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $35,056 tuition · 72% grad rate
  13. 13. Hillsdale College — Hillsdale, MI · 20.7% acceptance · SAT 1,415 · $33,189 tuition · 90% grad rate
  14. 14. Grand Valley State University — Allendale, MI · 83% acceptance · SAT 1,074 · $21,548 tuition · 67% grad rate
  15. 15. Alma College — Alma, MI · 57% acceptance · $49,552 tuition · 63% grad rate
  16. 16. University of Michigan-Dearborn — Dearborn, MI · 55.6% acceptance · SAT 1,115 · $32,896 tuition · 58% grad rate
  17. 17. Oakland University — Rochester Hills, MI · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $23,188 tuition · 58% grad rate
  18. 18. College for Creative Studies — Detroit, MI · 91.9% acceptance · $53,350 tuition · 71% grad rate
  19. 19. Madonna University — Livonia, MI · 63.4% acceptance · SAT 980 · $28,440 tuition · 60% grad rate
  20. 20. Albion College — Albion, MI · 80.7% acceptance · $56,950 tuition · 62% grad rate
  21. 21. Central Michigan University — Mount Pleasant, MI · 89.8% acceptance · SAT 1,091 · $14,760 tuition · 59% grad rate
  22. 22. Wayne State University — Detroit, MI · 81.2% acceptance · SAT 1,156 · $32,037 tuition · 58% grad rate
  23. 23. Aquinas College — Grand Rapids, MI · 89.9% acceptance · SAT 1,025 · $40,218 tuition · 65% grad rate
  24. 24. Western Michigan University — Kalamazoo, MI · 84.6% acceptance · $19,034 tuition · 58% grad rate
  25. 25. Spring Arbor University — Spring Arbor, MI · 51.5% acceptance · SAT 1,170 · $34,014 tuition · 64% grad rate
  26. 26. Cornerstone University — Grand Rapids, MI · 77.8% acceptance · $23,000 tuition · 62% grad rate
  27. 27. Lake Superior State University — Sault Ste Marie, MI · $14,890 tuition · 51% grad rate
  28. 28. Saginaw Valley State University — University Center, MI · 72.1% acceptance · SAT 1,052 · $30,450 tuition · 48% grad rate
  29. 29. Ferris State University — Big Rapids, MI · 91.4% acceptance · SAT 1,012 · $14,778 tuition · 47% grad rate
  30. 30. Adrian College — Adrian, MI · 72.5% acceptance · SAT 1,034 · $41,684 tuition · 48% grad rate
  31. 31. Davenport University — Grand Rapids, MI · 97.8% acceptance · $24,466 tuition · 57% grad rate
  32. 32. Siena Heights University — Adrian, MI · 68.9% acceptance · SAT 954 · $30,778 tuition · 45% grad rate
  33. 33. Northern Michigan University — Marquette, MI · 84% acceptance · $19,773 tuition · 52% grad rate
  34. 34. University of Michigan-Flint — Flint, MI · 70.5% acceptance · SAT 1,102 · $28,320 tuition · 40% grad rate
  35. 35. Eastern Michigan University — Ypsilanti, MI · 79.6% acceptance · SAT 1,066 · $16,240 tuition · 46% grad rate
  36. 36. Cleary University — Howell, MI · 67.5% acceptance · $26,102 tuition · 41% grad rate
  37. 37. Concordia University Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, MI · 69.3% acceptance · $35,410 tuition · 48% grad rate
  38. 38. Kuyper College — Grand Rapids, MI · 69.1% acceptance · $27,660 tuition · 50% grad rate
  39. 39. Rochester University — Rochester Hills, MI · 97.7% acceptance · $29,196 tuition · 44% grad rate
  40. 40. Grace Christian University — Wyoming, MI · 99.2% acceptance · $18,690 tuition · 51% grad rate
  41. 41. Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit — Oak Park, MI · 90% acceptance · $6,100 tuition · 40% grad rate
  42. 42. The University of Olivet — Olivet, MI · 83.3% acceptance · $34,068 tuition · 35% grad rate
  43. 43. Alpena Community College — Alpena, MI · $8,010 tuition · 52% grad rate
  44. 44. Glen Oaks Community College — Centreville, MI · $6,624 tuition · 43% grad rate
  45. 45. Monroe County Community College — Monroe, MI · $8,267 tuition · 34% grad rate
  46. 46. Gogebic Community College — Ironwood, MI · $7,530 tuition · 36% grad rate
  47. 47. Northwestern Michigan College — Traverse City, MI · $13,476 tuition · 25% grad rate
  48. 48. St Clair County Community College — Port Huron, MI · $12,150 tuition · 34% grad rate
  49. 49. Baker College — Owosso, MI · 81.9% acceptance · SAT 1,080 · $13,000 tuition · 36% grad rate
  50. 50. Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College — Mount Pleasant, MI · $2,730 tuition · 33% grad rate
  51. 51. Muskegon Community College — Muskegon, MI · $16,010 tuition · 28% grad rate
  52. 52. West Shore Community College — Scottville, MI · $8,820 tuition · 27% grad rate
  53. 53. Lansing Community College — Lansing, MI · $11,300 tuition · 25% grad rate
  54. 54. Lake Michigan College — Benton Harbor, MI · $7,755 tuition · 22% grad rate
  55. 55. Southwestern Michigan College — Dowagiac, MI · $8,394 tuition · 32% grad rate
  56. 56. Kellogg Community College — Battle Creek, MI · $8,282 tuition · 30% grad rate
  57. 57. North Central Michigan College — Petoskey, MI · $10,590 tuition · 29% grad rate
  58. 58. Kirtland Community College — Grayling, MI · $9,870 tuition · 34% grad rate
  59. 59. Kalamazoo Valley Community College — Kalamazoo, MI · $9,094 tuition · 28% grad rate
  60. 60. Montcalm Community College — Sidney, MI · $10,362 tuition · 31% grad rate
  61. 61. Mid Michigan College — Harrison, MI · $10,864 tuition · 28% grad rate
  62. 62. Bay de Noc Community College — Escanaba, MI · $10,528 tuition · 30% grad rate
  63. 63. Delta College — University Center, MI · $7,880 tuition · 21% grad rate
  64. 64. Macomb Community College — Warren, MI · $8,370 tuition · 18% grad rate
  65. 65. Mott Community College — Flint, MI · $11,460 tuition · 26% grad rate
  66. 66. Grand Rapids Community College — Grand Rapids, MI · $12,219 tuition · 21% grad rate
  67. 67. Great Lakes Christian College — Lansing, MI · $19,520 tuition · 36% grad rate
  68. 68. Oakland Community College — Auburn Hills, MI · $5,560 tuition · 21% grad rate
  69. 69. Walsh College — Troy, MI
  70. 70. Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield — Southfield, MI · 100% acceptance · $24,944 tuition
  71. 71. Thomas M Cooley Law School — Lansing, MI
  72. 72. Schoolcraft Community College District — Livonia, MI · $8,142 tuition · 18% grad rate
  73. 73. Calvin Theological Seminary — Grand Rapids, MI
  74. 74. Michigan School of Psychology — Farmington Hills, MI
  75. 75. Cranbrook Academy of Art — Bloomfield Hills, MI
  76. 76. Western Theological Seminary — Holland, MI
  77. 77. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine — Kalamazoo, MI

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