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.

Flint, MI

With a campus along the shores of the Flint River, the University of Michigan-Flint is a regional campus of the University of Michigan system. UM Flint is home to colleges of Arts & Sciences, Nursing, Health Sciences, Management, and Education...

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Every day I learn something new about my area of study and about adult life. College has helped me so much more than high school ever could, and I so look forward to becoming a teacher and passing this joy on to other students.

” – Alisha from Millington, MI

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1104

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type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$12,546

average net price

6,418

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Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Life on campus is rooted in the college’s Cornerstone Virtue Project, which guides students in the exploration of virtue throughout chapel...

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I am a new Christian and I wanted to learn how to practice Christian views in a growing secular culture. In classes, I love that the teachers care about their students and integrate Christ into little lessons like grammar review. It makes class time...

” – Nicole from Rockford, MI

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1085

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91%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$20,740

average net price

1,930

number of students

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Lansing Community College

Lansing, MI

Lansing Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in the state of Michigan. The campus features a number of state-of-the-art facilities, including two fitness centers, a library with rentable technology, and two gaming stations. Along...

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Teachers are very helpful and class sizes are just right

” – Harley from Charlotte, MI

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type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$4,828

average net price

10,303

number of students

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Adrian College

Adrian, MI

Founded by an antislavery advocate in 1859, Adrian College is a 4-year liberal arts college in southeast Michigan. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Adrian awards bachelor’s degrees in 50 academic majors. In addition to classroom space...

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Almost every professor here at Adrian knows their stuff and is very willing to work with you to make sure you thoroughly understand the class material. They will stay after class, meet with you during or outside of posted office hours, and help you...

” – Kelly from Wellington, OH

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1046

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76%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$26,101

average net price

1,871

number of students

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Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

With campus along the shore of the St. Joseph River, Andrews University is a Christian school in southwest Michigan and the flagship institution of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Andrews hosts six colleges and schools featuring over 130 degrees...

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The opportunity to learn is definitely obvious at Andrews University. The options are numerous. Classes are challenging and, for the most part, engaging.

” – Danika from Hamburg, PA

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1215

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67%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$21,934

average net price

3,162

number of students

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Schoolcraft Community College District

Livonia, MI

Schoolcraft College is a public 2-year community college in Livonia, Michigan. The school offers traditional courses for credit as well as Continuing Education and Professional Development classes. They use an open admissions policy and students can...

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All of the professors I have had are each different from the next. I have had new instructors and less experienced ones. A lot of my professors teach at another institution, have travelled a great deal, are from other countries or have worked in a...

” – Sarah from Livonia, MI

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$7,578

average net price

8,330

number of students

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Alma College

Alma, MI

Alma College is a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. It is a residential college based in Alma, Michigan, in the state’s Lower Peninsula. Alma also operates an ecological research area in Vestaburg, which houses...

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The classes here are VERY intense. Be prepared to study A LOT. But also, be prepared to be intelligent and actually have something knowledgeable to contribute to conversations. I like being able to talk about something meaningful with my parents now...

” – Kristin from Charlotte, MI

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1131

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69%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$22,449

average net price

1,353

number of students

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Northwood University

Midland, MI

Northwood University is a private, 4-year institution established in Midland, Michigan. The college maintains a number of regional education facilities in Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, California, and online in order for students to complete...

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When I visited they said the professors had a one year contract and if they weren't performing well that they were gone. The school also has many varying options of degrees and classes to take that cover a wide variety of interests.

” – Christian from Zeeland, MI

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1081

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83%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$21,618

average net price

2,422

number of students

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Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI

Washtenaw Community College is a public, 2-year institution established on a wooded, 291-acre campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with satellite facilities located in Brighton and Hartland. WCC offers over 100 academic programs through a catalog of...

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I’ve been taking art classes to build up my portfolio for when I transfer and the art teachers here are phenomenal. Many of them are also employed at more expensive, “brand name” colleges like Eastern or U of M, so it’s like getting the same teaching...

” – E.

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$2,441

average net price

10,884

number of students

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Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI

With a campus overlooking the Keweenaw Waterway, Michigan Technological University is a public school in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. MTU is home to seven colleges and schools offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in over 120 academic programs...

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Michigan Tech has a reputation of being a tough school and it's reputation is well earned. Every class I've taken has been a challenge but nothing too extreme. The university takes academic dishonestly very seriously and strives to ensure that every...

” – Charles from Midland, MI

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1221

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86%

acceptance rate

Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$16,463

average net price

7,008

number of students

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Baker College

Owosso, MI

Formed by the consolidation of Baker Business University and Muskegon College, Baker College is a career and vocational school with several campus locations throughout Michigan. Baker confers bachelor’s degrees in over 40 academic majors and students...

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I am learning a lot at baker

” – Elizabeth from Flint, MI

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41%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$15,049

average net price

4,969

number of students

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Mott Community College

Flint, MI

Mott Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Flint, Michigan, with satellite locations throughout the state in Clio, Howell, Fenton, and Owosso. The college offers over 100 certificates, occupational degrees, and degrees for...

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At Mott, most of the students are there to learn their basics and then move on to a bigger better four-year university. It makes Mott sound like a lame little stepping stone, but I love Mott. It has smaller class sizes, even for basics, and the...

” – Jessica from Flushing, MI

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type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$7,481

average net price

6,245

number of students

Colleges in Michigan

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