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88 Colleges
$69,897 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$26,434 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Michigan ranked #12 in the nation for degrees handed out in 2021. Around 114,498 students received some type of diploma that year. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Michigan is $17,474 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $20,247 a year.

An estimated 44% of college students in Michigan take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,608 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$17,786 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 31,329 undergraduates at U-M, of which 29,851 are full-time, and there are 47,907 students altogether. It takes the average U-M undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

This a very selective school with only 20% of students getting accepted. Of the accepted students, 45% are men and 55% are women.

25% of U-M students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,993 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $67,792 during the early-career years.

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$16,617 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Michigan State University is 49,695, of which 38,491 students are undergraduates and of those, 34,588 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at Michigan State. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 83%. Around 45% of accepted students are men, and 55% are women.

Approximately 36% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,721 a year. Michigan State has a 0.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Michigan State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $53,701 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$15,882 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
38% Freshmen Loans

There are 26,241 students at Wayne State in total, 17,503 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 13,407 are full-time. It takes the average Wayne State undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

About 63% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 60% are women.

Approximately 38% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,526 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,592 during the early-career years.

#4

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$14,302 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 20,405 undergraduates at GVSU, of which 18,013 are full-time, and there are 23,350 students altogether. It takes the average GVSU undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Around 92% of students who apply get accepted. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.

51% of GVSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,613 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from GVSU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,050 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$13,703 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
79% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Central Michigan University is 17,311, of which 13,031 students are undergraduates and of those, 11,271 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

About 77% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

Roughly 79% of students at Central Michigan take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,019 a year. Central Michigan has a 1.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Central Michigan is $43,881.

#6

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$14,623 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 15,969 undergraduates at WMU, of which 13,296 are full-time, and there are 19,887 students altogether. It takes the average WMU undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 83%. Of the accepted students, 43% are men and 57% are women.

51% of WMU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,933 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WMU is $43,067.

#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$15,723 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 18,552 students at Oakland in total, 15,100 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 12,057 are full-time. It takes the average Oakland undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Around 92% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

41% of Oakland students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,645 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,402 during the early-career years.

#8

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$16,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

There are 13,572 undergraduates at Eastern Michigan, of which 9,630 are full-time, and there are 16,294 students altogether. For undergraduates at Eastern Michigan, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

About 85% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

49% of Eastern Michigan students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,312 a year. Eastern Michigan has a 2.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Eastern Michigan with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,440 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$13,608 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,165 students at Ferris in total, 9,929 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,127 are full-time. For undergraduates at Ferris, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 85%. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

56% of Ferris students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,551 a year. Ferris has a 1.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Ferris with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,373 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$14,320 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Michigan - Dearborn is 8,783, of which 6,725 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,012 are full-time. For undergraduates at UM Dearborn, the average graduation time is 4.8 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 69%. Around 45% of accepted students are men, and 55% are women.

Roughly 33% of students at UM Dearborn take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,818 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from UM Dearborn with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $48,168 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Macomb Community College

Warren, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$6,210 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,341 full-time undergraduates at Macomb Community College, and 16,736 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

9% of Macomb Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,368 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Macomb Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,113 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,710 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,028 students at Baker College in total, 5,680 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,170 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

About 41% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 27% are men and 73% are women.

Roughly 58% of students at Baker College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,889 a year. Baker College has a 2.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Baker College is $30,206.

#13

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$5,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Oakland Community College is 14,511, which includes 4,239 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 18% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,990 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Oakland Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,754 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$18,910 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Michigan Technological University is 6,873, of which 5,640 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,294 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Michigan Tech is 4.7 years.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 62% are men and 38% are women.

Approximately 53% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,732 a year. Michigan Tech has a 0.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Michigan Tech with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $66,800 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$11,565 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Saginaw Valley State University is 8,028, of which 7,203 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,016 are full-time. It takes the average Saginaw Valley State University undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Roughly 55% of students at Saginaw Valley State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,104 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,216 during the early-career years.

#16

University of Michigan - Flint

Flint, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$12,858 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,424 undergraduates at UM Flint, of which 3,300 are full-time, and there are 6,829 students altogether. It takes the average UM Flint undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 74%. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Roughly 42% of students at UM Flint take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,877 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,975 during the early-career years.

#17

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$31,058 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,987 students at Detroit Mercy in total, 2,633 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,214 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Detroit Mercy is 4.3 years.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Around 65% of accepted students are men, and 35% are women.

Roughly 44% of students at Detroit Mercy take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,333 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Detroit Mercy is $59,357.

#18

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$12,948 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,368 students at Northern Michigan University in total, 6,734 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,880 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 71%. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Approximately 62% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,354 a year. Northern Michigan University has a 1.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northern Michigan University is $36,898.

#19

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$22,242 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,999 undergraduates at Davenport University, of which 2,408 are full-time, and there are 6,127 students altogether. It takes the average Davenport University undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Around 98% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

60% of Davenport University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $11,272 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Davenport University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,927 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$7,929 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
16% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,625 full-time undergraduates at Grand Rapids Community College, and 12,107 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 16% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,798 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Grand Rapids Community College is $32,411.

#21

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$4,416 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
14% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,140 students at Washtenaw Community College in total, 3,076 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 14% of students at Washtenaw Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,065 a year. Washtenaw Community College has a 3.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Washtenaw Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,680 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#22

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$5,308 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
21% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Henry Ford College is 11,345, which includes 4,051 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

21% of Henry Ford College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,569 a year. Henry Ford College has a 5.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,156 during the early-career years.

#23

Lansing Community College

Lansing, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$7,340 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Lansing Community College is 10,306, which includes 3,521 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

19% of LCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,895 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,739 during the early-career years.

#24

Mott Community College

Flint, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$5,201 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
28% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,920 students at MCC in total, 1,765 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Roughly 28% of students at MCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,050 a year. MCC has a 6.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MCC is $26,221.

#25

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$31,660 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,350 undergraduates at Spring Arbor, of which 968 are full-time, and there are 3,118 students altogether. For undergraduates at Spring Arbor, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 60%. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

56% of Spring Arbor students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,925 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Spring Arbor is $41,250.

Other Michigan Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Schoolcraft College 1,088
27 Calvin University 1,030
28 Northwood University 1,007
29 Madonna University 973
30 Delta College 942
31 Andrews University 861
32 Hope College 831
33 Kalamazoo Valley Community College 812
34 Wayne County Community College District 747
35 Siena Heights University 741
36 Lawrence Technological University 669
37 Northwestern Michigan College 666
38 Walsh College 665
39 Kettering University 637
40 St Clair County Community College 628
41 Kellogg Community College 556
41 Cornerstone University 556
43 Jackson College 519
44 Lake Superior State University 511
45 Kalamazoo College 497
46 Muskegon Community College 476
47 Adrian College 442
48 Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School 437
49 Hillsdale College 397
50 Aquinas College Michigan 387
51 Alma College 376
51 Albion College 376
53 Lake Michigan College 350
54 Mid Michigan College 322
55 Monroe County Community College 313
56 North Central Michigan College 261
57 Southwestern Michigan College 255
58 College for Creative Studies 253
59 Rochester University 243
60 Alpena Community College 226
61 Olivet College 223
62 Kirtland Community College 220
63 Bay de Noc Community College 216
64 Glen Oaks Community College 212
65 Concordia University, Ann Arbor 208
66 Cleary University 201
66 Grace Christian University 201
68 Montcalm Community College 200
69 West Shore Community College 156
70 Gogebic Community College 118
71 MIAT College of Technology 102
72 Chamberlain University - Michigan 101
73 Calvin Theological Seminary 91
74 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 77
75 Michigan School of Psychology 72
76 Sacred Heart Major Seminary 66
77 Cranbrook Academy of Art 65
78 Bay Mills Community College 61
79 Finlandia University 60
80 Western Theological Seminary 59
81 Kuyper College 39
82 Great Lakes Christian College 29
83 Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit 24
84 Compass College of Cinematic Arts 21
85 Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College 14
85 Ecumenical Theological Seminary 14
87 Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College 6
88 Ross Medical Education Center - Grand Rapids North 4

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