List of Michigan Colleges List

The best college in Michigan on the University Rankings Listing is the University of Michigan (ranking 16th in the USA and 19th in the world), next best is the Michigan State University (55th best in the USA, 78th in the world). Other renown colleges include Wayne State University (275th in the world), and Michigan Technological University (range of 403 to 510 in the world).

List of Michigan Colleges

NameAddressTypeNumber of UG StudentsIn-State TuitionOut of State TuitionAcceptance RateFounded
Adrian College110 S. Madison Street, Adrian, MI 49221Private1649$32,660$32,66056%1859
Albion College611 E. Porter, Albion, MI 49224Private1307$37,300$37,30056%1835
Alma College614 W. Superior Street, Alma, MI 48801-1599Private1419$34,220$34,22069%1886
Andrews University8975 US Highway 31, Berrien Springs, MI 49104Private1905$26,262$26,26239%1874
Aquinas College1607 Robinson Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506Private1845$27,726$27,72671%1886
Baker College1050 W. Bristol Road, Flint, MI 48507Private$8,100$8,1001911
Calvin College3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546Private3959$29,635$29,63570%1876
Central Michigan UniversityWarriner Hall, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859Public20534$11,550$23,67063%1892
Cleary University3601 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105Private697$13,860$13,8601883
College for Creative Studies201 E. Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202Private1363$37,092$37,0921906
Concordia University-Ann Arbor4090 Geddes Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105Private7111963
Cornerstone University1001 E. Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525Private2200$25,682$25,68268%1941
Cranbrook Academy of Art39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303Private1932
Davenport University6191 Kraft Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512Private7356$14,066$14,06692%1866
Eastern Michigan University900 Oakwood St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197Public19084$9,604$25,61462%1849
Ferris State University1201 S. State Street CSS201, Big Rapids, MI 49307Public13469$10,677$16,46776%1884
Kendall College of Art & Design (Part of Ferris State Uni)17 Fountain St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503Private14591928
Finlandia University601 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930Private$20,480$20,48059%1896
Grace Bible College1011 Aldon St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509Private423$12,235$12,23575%1945
Grand Valley State University1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401Public21235$10,752$15,40883%1960
Great Lakes Christian College6211 W Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917Private2301949
Hillsdale College33 E. College Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242Private1486$23,616$23,61650%1844
Hope College141 E 12th St, Holland, MI 49423Private3388$29,560$29,56071%1866
Kalamazoo College1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006Private1458$41,061$41,06167%1833
Kettering University1700 University Avenue, Flint, MI 48504Private1684$35,600$35,60065%1919
Kuyper College3333 E. Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525Private$18,454$18,45468%1939
Lake Superior State University650 W Easterday Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783Public2429$9,960$15,00090%1946
Lawrence Technological University21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075Private3033$30,200$30,20058%1932
Madonna University36600 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI 48150Private3352$17,390$17,39062%1947
Marygrove College8425 McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221Private1041$19,850$19,85094%1905
Michigan School of Professional Psychology26811 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334Private01980
Michigan State University220 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824Public37988$13,200$34,98069%1855
Michigan Technological University1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931Public5621$14,040$29,52078%1885
Miller College450 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017Private$4620$46202005
Northern Michigan University1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855Public8233$9,220$14,40068%1899
Northwood University4000 Whiting Drive, Midland, MI 48640Private1468$23,132$23,13265%1959
Oakland University2200 N Squirrel Rd, Rochester, MI 48309Public16594$11,460$24,73566%1957
Olivet College320 S. Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076Private1119$23,802$23,80252%1844
Rochester College800 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307Private1117$21,350$21,35066%1959
Sacred Heart Major Seminary2701 W Chicago Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206Private3181923
Saginaw Valley State University7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710Public8975$8,691$20,40979%1963
Siena Heights University1247 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221Private2424$22,740$22,74068%1919
Spring Arbor University106 E. Main Street, Spring Arbor, MI 49283-9799Private2967$24,350$24,35065%1873
Thomas M. Cooley Law School300 S Capitol Ave, Lansing Charter Township, MI 48933Private1972
University of Detroit Mercy4001 McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221Private2883$37,320$37,32062%1877
University of Michigan System
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor500 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109Public28,283$13,977$41,81133%1817
University of Michigan - Dearborn4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI 48128Public7,144$11,188$23,38663%1959
University of Michigan - Flint303 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48502Public7,143$10,138$19,36078%1956
Walsh College41500 Gardenbrook Rd, Novi, MI 48375Private1922
Wayne State University656 W. Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202Public18602$12,350$26,59276%1868
Western Michigan University1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008Public19198$10,685$24,91783%1903

Size wise the largest colleges by undergraduate student body are the Michigan State University (37,988 students), the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor (28,283 students), and the Grand Valley State University (21,235 UG students). While the smallest establishments include Cleary University (697 students) and Concordia University – Ann Arbor (711 students).

Cost wise, of the main public higher education establishments in this list of Michigan colleges the lowest tuition fees are offered by Saginaw Valley State University (In-state tuition: $8,691; Out of state fees: $20,409), and the Northern Michigan University (In-state: $9,220; Out of state: $14,400).

Conversely the highest priced public college in Michigan is the Michigan Technological University ($14,040 In-state tuition fees and $29,520 Out of state fees).

Of the private institutions, the lowest priced establishments in the list of Michigan colleges are the Miller College ($4620) and Baker College ($8,100), whilst the most expensive universities in Michigan state is Kalamazoo College ($41,061).

The most selective colleges are the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor (33% acceptance rate) and Andrews University (39%). The oldest college in the state is the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, established in 1817.

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