Colleges in Michigan

As the only state made up of two peninsulas, Michigan is nicknamed “The Great Lakes State” since it’s bordered by Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, and Lake Superior. The southern portion of the state experiences hot summers and cold winters, but the northern half has short, warm summers and can have very cold winters. Colleges in Michigan are mostly in the lower peninsula, all 93 of them minus 2, and include 8 research universities, 17 baccalaureate colleges, and 19 master’s universities. The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is the oldest, as well as the most selective, institution. The Wolverine State’s top industries are automotives, advanced manufacturing, freshwater technology, and Christmas trees. The most popular places to visit are Mackinac Island, Detroit Institute of Arts, and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Grand Rapids, MI

Founded in 1876, Calvin College is a 4-year Christian liberal arts college in Grand Rapids affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. Calvin grants bachelor’s degrees in over 100 academic majors and programs. For students interested in the arts...

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Professors care and want you to succeed. They challenge you, tasks are easy, but they also want to give you the tools to succeed, and excel at it. Some of the professors you connect with will get to know you at a personal level. In the classroom you...

” – Nickolas from Barrington, IL

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1264

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$26,647

average net price

3,257

number of students

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University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI

The University of Michigan-Dearborn is a public university and a regional campus of the U of M system in the Detroit metro area. UM-Dearborn is home to four colleges of Business, Education, Engineering, and Arts & Sciences offering 75 bachelor’s...

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My biology class had many interactive lab projects and we gathered information form outdoors and around the lab itself. That class gives you more information to learn and helps you understand plants, animals and all other living creatures better. My...

” – Rachel from Redford, MI

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1196

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69%

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$12,639

average net price

8,331

number of students

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Kettering University

Flint, MI

Originally founded as The School of Automobile Trades, Kettering University is a 4-year private school in eastern Michigan. Kettering awards bachelor’s degrees in 13 academic programs with a STEM-centered focus. In addition to classroom facilities...

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I haven't had a professor I couldn't understand, and classes are small enough that I can ask the professor any questions I have, and they all know me by name.

” – Zachary from Defiance, OH

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1278

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86%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$37,518

average net price

1,858

number of students

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Albion College

Albion, MI

Albion College is a private liberal arts college associated with the United Methodist Church, though the institution is committed to religious diversity and non-discrimination. It is included in the 2019 Top 100 Liberal Arts Colleges in the US...

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I'll be a sophomore for the 2009-2010 school year. The classes I took last year were mainly the basic classes for starting your science major and I felt like I was learning a lot and it was challenging but manageable.

” – Ashley from Waterford, MI

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1118

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69%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$16,653

average net price

1,523

number of students

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Macomb Community College

Warren, MI

Macomb Community College is a public, 2-year institution with campuses in Warren and Clinton Township, Michigan. The college features a wide variety of unique academic programs, with subjects ranging from Court Reporting to Fire Science. Students...

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I have learned a lot while attending this school. I have been going here for over a year and have been happy with all my instructors. The professors are friendly and helpful when you need information. The classes were not too easy or too difficult.

” – Nathan from Ira Twp, MI

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$8,724

average net price

16,762

number of students

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Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI

Oakland Community College is a public 2-year institution with headquarters in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with an open admissions policy. OCC operates five campuses and is the largest community college in the state. Nearly half of all OCC students...

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Almost all of my teachers have been great! They were helpful when I was having trouble, and most of their teaching methods were successful.

” – Cynthia from Troy, MI

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100%

acceptance rate

Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$2,825

average net price

13,963

number of students

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Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution based in University Center, Michigan. SVSU has a “selective” admissions process. Many students choose to study elementary education, nursing, or kinesiology and exercise science. The school also...

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Class sizes are pretty close to high school, there are plenty of opportunities to get help from the professors.

” – from elkton, MI

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1089

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89%

acceptance rate

Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$14,248

average net price

8,028

number of students

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Delta College

University Center, MI

Delta College is a community college with a main campus in Bay City, Michigan, and learning centers in three neighboring counties, which include a state-of-the-art, NASA-funded Planetarium with a Digital 360 theatre. Courses can be taken at any...

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I was pleasantly surprised about the quality of the education. I wrongly assumed that a community college offered less than a four year. I'm glad I was wrong; the classes and teachers are excellent and have taught me so much.

” – Chelsea from Bay City, MI

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$3,629

average net price

7,054

number of students

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Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

Davenport University is a private institution based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school operates multiple satellite campuses throughout the state and online. Davenport offers small class sizes and some of the most affordable tuition in the state...

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The classes that I have taken at Davenport University have thus far been excellent. The focus that DU has on helping students to have a well-rounded education is obvious and beneficial. The professors are open to helping students; I enjoy the smaller...

” – Lauren from Hastings, MI

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98%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$16,098

average net price

5,384

number of students

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University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI

The University of Detroit Mercy is a private institution based in Detroit, Michigan. The school is sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and the Society of Jesus. The school operates three campuses, McNichols, Riverfront, and Corktown, making...

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The classes that I have been enrolled in have been challenging, yet reasonable. I feel as though I am learning a lot of material very thoroughly, but I am able to keep up with it. The small class size helps students learn more especially in...

” – Allison from Shelby Township, MI

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1168

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93%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$18,356

average net price

5,227

number of students

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Madonna University

Livonia, MI

Madonna University, located in Livonia, Michigan, is one of the nation’s largest Franciscan Catholic universities. The Detroit-area campus provides: career preparation, service learning, more than 100 rigorous and relevant majors in a student...

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Wow, a lot can be said about the learning that goes on at Madonna. The classes, for the most part, are small and you really can get that one-on-one attention with the professor in the middle of class. The only exception to that rule would probably be...

” – Alejandra from Lincoln Park, MI

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1042

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52%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$17,730

average net price

2,444

number of students

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Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI

With the guidance of Henry and Edsel Ford, Lawrence Technological University developed during an innovation explosion that would change the world. LTU is still changing the world by preparing students in colleges of Arts & Sciences, Architecture &...

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Lawrence Tech is a good University for students who want to have the whole college experience. Their programs consist of many classes to focus towards your degree, but there are other, core courses, that help students get a well-rounded education...

” – Melvena from Chicago, IL

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1157

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82%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$33,159

average net price

2,812

number of students

Colleges in Michigan

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