Michigan Colleges

#1

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan

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.

Approximately 25% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,470 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $73,762 during the early-career years.

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

There are 49,695 students at Michigan State in total, 38,491 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 34,588 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at Michigan State. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Roughly 37% of students at Michigan State take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,138 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $55,084 during the early-career years.

#3

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

The total student population at Wayne State University is 26,241, of which 17,503 students are undergraduates and of those, 13,407 are full-time. For undergraduates at Wayne State, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

32% of Wayne State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,437 a year.

Students who graduate from Wayne State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,207 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan

There are 20,405 undergraduates at GVSU, of which 18,013 are full-time, and there are 23,350 students altogether. For undergraduates at GVSU, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Approximately 51% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,572 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from GVSU is $47,840.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

There are 13,031 undergraduates at Central Michigan, of which 11,271 are full-time, and there are 17,311 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Central Michigan is 4.7 years.

Approximately 81% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,099 a year.

Students who graduate from Central Michigan with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,567 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan

The total student population at Western Michigan University is 19,887, of which 15,969 students are undergraduates and of those, 13,296 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 54% of students at WMU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,367 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WMU is $45,356.

#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan

The total student population at Oakland University is 18,552, of which 15,100 students are undergraduates and of those, 12,057 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

36% of Oakland students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,672 a year.

Students who graduate from Oakland with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,017 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

There are 16,294 students at Eastern Michigan in total, 13,572 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 9,630 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 51% of students at Eastern Michigan take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,529 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Eastern Michigan is $43,148.

#9

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan

There are 9,929 undergraduates at Ferris, of which 7,127 are full-time, and there are 11,165 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 52% of students at Ferris take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,868 a year.

Students who graduate from Ferris with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,339 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan

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. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UM Dearborn is 4.8 years.

Approximately 29% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,720 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UM Dearborn is $50,389.

#11

Macomb Community College

Warren, Michigan

There are 16,736 students at Macomb Community College in total, 5,341 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Approximately 10% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,459 a year.

Students who graduate from Macomb Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,875 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan

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 average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Baker College is 4.7 years.

Approximately 51% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,297 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Baker College is $33,619.

#13

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, Michigan

There are 4,239 full-time undergraduates at Oakland Community College, and 14,511 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Roughly 14% of students at Oakland Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,847 a year.

Students who graduate from Oakland Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,877 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan

There are 5,640 undergraduates at Michigan Tech, of which 5,294 are full-time, and there are 6,873 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

51% of Michigan Tech students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,372 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $69,672 during the early-career years.

#15

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan

There are 7,203 undergraduates at Saginaw Valley State University, of which 6,016 are full-time, and there are 8,028 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Saginaw Valley State University is 4.8 years.

54% of Saginaw Valley State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,170 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,530 during the early-career years.

#16

University of Michigan - Flint

Flint, Michigan

There are 5,424 undergraduates at UM Flint, of which 3,300 are full-time, and there are 6,829 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 41% of students at UM Flint take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,054 a year.

Students who graduate from UM Flint with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,453 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan

There are 2,633 undergraduates at Detroit Mercy, of which 2,214 are full-time, and there are 4,987 students altogether. For undergraduates at Detroit Mercy, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

37% of Detroit Mercy students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,320 a year.

Students who graduate from Detroit Mercy with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $64,534 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan

There are 6,734 undergraduates at Northern Michigan University, of which 5,880 are full-time, and there are 7,368 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Northern Michigan University is 4.5 years.

58% of Northern Michigan University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,609 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,996 during the early-career years.

#19

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan

The total student population at Davenport University is 6,127, of which 4,999 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,408 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Davenport University is 4.3 years.

Approximately 59% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $10,387 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Davenport University is $47,041.

#20

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, Michigan

The total student population at Grand Rapids Community College is 12,107, which includes 3,625 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 15% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,709 a year.

Students who graduate from Grand Rapids Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,623 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, Michigan

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 19% of students at Washtenaw Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,709 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Washtenaw Community College is $33,799.

#22

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, Michigan

There are 4,051 full-time undergraduates at Henry Ford College, and 11,345 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 20% of students at Henry Ford College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,077 a year.

Students who graduate from Henry Ford College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,100 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Lansing Community College

Lansing, Michigan

There are 3,521 full-time undergraduates at LCC, and 10,306 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

20% of LCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,846 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,174 during the early-career years.

#24

Mott Community College

Flint, Michigan

There are 5,920 students at MCC in total, 1,765 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 28% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,632 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,146 during the early-career years.

#25

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, Michigan

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

Approximately 68% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,050 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,592 during the early-career years.