Colleges in Michigan

There are 84 accredited colleges and universities in Michigan. They admit an average of 75% of applicants, and the average net price after aid is $13,859 per year. Compare acceptance rates, SAT/ACT scores, and net prices — and see your personal admission chances for free.

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By Admit Coach editorial · GPTKIDS LLC · Methodology · Updated August 2026

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Data updated April 2026.

Top Colleges in Michigan

The most selective and highly ranked accredited universities in Michigan. Click any school for its acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, net price, and a free admission-chance estimate.

UniversityLocationAcceptance Rate
University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI18%
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI21%
Spring Arbor UniversitySpring Arbor, MI37%
University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI59%
Kuyper CollegeGrand Rapids, MI34%
Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MI71%
Hope CollegeHolland, MI76%
University of Michigan-FlintFlint, MI69%
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI84%
Kettering UniversityFlint, MI79%
Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI88%
University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MI80%
Andrews UniversityBerrien Springs, MI87%
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI82%
Aquinas CollegeGrand Rapids, MI71%
Adrian CollegeAdrian, MI68%
Saginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity Center, MI73%
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI85%
Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MI76%
Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI81%
Concordia University Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI72%
Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, MI81%
Siena Heights UniversityAdrian, MI67%
Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI91%
Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI95%
Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI70%
Cleary UniversityHowell, MI50%
Baker CollegeOwosso, MI88%
Madonna UniversityLivonia, MI93%
Rochester UniversityRochester Hills, MI65%

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Most Affordable Colleges in Michigan

Universities in Michigan with the lowest average net price after grants and scholarships (federal College Scorecard data).

UniversityLocationAvg Net Price
West Shore Community CollegeScottville, MI$1,527
Macomb Community CollegeWarren, MI$1,618
Schoolcraft Community College DistrictLivonia, MI$2,260
Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeKalamazoo, MI$2,979
Bay Mills Community CollegeBrimley, MI$3,073
Alpena Community CollegeAlpena, MI$3,320
Muskegon Community CollegeMuskegon, MI$4,005
Delta CollegeUniversity Center, MI$4,547
Monroe County Community CollegeMonroe, MI$4,586
Kellogg Community CollegeBattle Creek, MI$4,858
Gogebic Community CollegeIronwood, MI$5,397
Lansing Community CollegeLansing, MI$5,437

Data from IPEDS & College Scorecard. Browse all 3,500+ universities →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Michigan?

There are 84 accredited colleges and universities in Michigan in Admit Coach's database, sourced from federal IPEDS data. They admit an average of 75% of applicants and cost about $13,859 per year after aid.

What is the best college in Michigan?

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is the highest nationally ranked university in Michigan. The best college depends on your major, budget, and admission chances, though. Admit Coach ranks all 84 Michigan colleges by your personal fit using your GPA and test scores, not just national reputation.

What is the average cost of college in Michigan?

The average net price — the real cost after grants and scholarships — at colleges in Michigan is about $13,859 per year. Admit Coach shows net price by five income brackets for every school, so you see the estimate for your family's income bracket, not just the sticker price.

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