Colleges in Michigan

Whether you’re looking to enjoy a quiet, rural educational experience, or experience the excitement of city life, you may want to begin your college search in Michigan. The Great Lakes State is home to 98 colleges and universities! Of these Michigan colleges, 46 are public and 51 are private. There are also 31 community colleges in Michigan. Michigan colleges come in all shapes and sizes; small Michigan colleges have less than 2000 students, medium Michigan colleges have 2000 to 5000 students, large Michigan colleges have 5000 to 10000 students, and Michigan colleges with greater than 10,000 students are defined as very large. A number of these colleges also offer online degrees. Each Michigan college is unique, with strengths ranging from academics to extracurriculars to athletics. So you’ve still got a long way to go until you’ve narrowed it down to one Michigan college or university.

If you’re looking for a bigger school, we recommend you look at Michigan State University. Located in rural East Lansing, MI, but very close to an urban area, it’s a great place to get an education while enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. In fact, we couldn’t have said it better than Nick R., an MSU freshman who remarked, “In addition to having a plethora of opportunities to take advantage of on Michigan State University's campus, students have the pleasure of learning in one of the most beautiful environments in the country. I often think the campus is a national park instead of a school because of the acres of trees, small animals, and rivers that go through the already green campus.” The university houses about 46,000 students, and notable alumni include the NBA star Magic Johnson and former Michigan Governors James Blanchard and John Engler.

If you are interested in studying art, you may want to apply to the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, MI. This school offers a large 315-acre campus housing only 151 students. Cranbrook’s students and faculty have included many renowned and critically acclaimed artists. The campus itself has been designated as a National Historical Landmark. Only eight students each year are invited to study each of 10 disciplines at this New Jersey college, which makes for small studios in which students choose what they study.

If you love math, science or technology or if you’re a computer geek or a future engineer, consider applying to Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan. Southfield is a small city, and the campus itself is home to about 4,250 students, making it a medium-sized Michigan college. Notable alumni include Ronald Knockeart, inventor of the laser bar-code scanner.

Beyond that, there’s Michigan Technological University, Rochester College, Siena Heights University, Olivet College, and many, many more. We have all kinds of information about Michigan colleges compiled to help you choose the Michigan college that’s right for you. We have also listed the scholarships and grants offered by each school to help you pay for your Michigan education. So before you dive into the application process, take a few moments to browse our extensive list of Michigan colleges and universities, and let the magic of Cappex help you find your fit.