Tuition Comparison Between Michigan Community Colleges

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Michigan Community Colleges is $6,878 for in-state and $8,595 for out-of-state students. For Michigan private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $17,729.

Compared to last year's tuition in Michigan, in-state tuition has increased by 3.12% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 3.85%. The private schools' tuition decreased by 20.96%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Michigan Community Colleges.

Michigan Community Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $5,216 for in-state and $14,566 for out-of-state students.

School of Missionary Aviation Technology has the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,000 and Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College - Wabanung Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $975 among Michigan Community Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for Michigan Community Colleges (2 year colleges) is as follows:

  • The tuition & fees is $6,878 for in-state and $8,595 for out-of-state students.
  • Private schools' tuition is $17,729.
  • The tuition per credit hour is $216 for state residents and $281 for out-of-state.
  • The cost for books & supplies is $1,534.
  • The living cost is $10,965 (on-campus) and $10,272 (off-campus).

Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Michigan Community Colleges

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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Michigan Community Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
Bay de Noc Community CollegeEscanaba, MI$9,626 $11,453$267 $327$2,670 $10,354 $7,138
Carnegie InstituteTroy, MI$15,645 $365 $185 - $9,909
Delta CollegeUniversity Center, MI$7,550 $7,880$224 $235$1,650 - $7,616
Dorsey CollegeMadison Heights, MI$16,990 - - - $8,604
Dorsey College-DearbornDetroit, MI$15,154 - - - $14,670
Dorsey College-RosevilleRoseville, MI$16,990 - - - $7,753
Dorsey College-SaginawSaginaw, MI$16,990 - - - $12,591
Dorsey College-WayneWayne, MI$16,990 - - - $14,670
Douglas J Aveda InstituteEast Lansing, MI$23,000 - - - -
DSDTDetroit, MI$16,500 - - - -
Glen Oaks Community CollegeCentreville, MI$5,760 $6,624$201 $237$2,220 $10,758 $7,108
Gogebic Community CollegeIronwood, MI$6,630 $7,530$205 $235$1,500 $6,923 $8,724
Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids, MI$8,289 $12,219$261 $392$616 - $9,227
Jackson CollegeJackson, MI$8,310 $10,200$225 $288$1,170 $11,510 $11,360
Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeKalamazoo, MI$6,904 $9,094$219 $292$1,650 - $7,558
Kellogg Community CollegeBattle Creek, MI$6,098 $8,282$216 $307$2,100 - $5,814
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community CollegeLAnse, MI$5,000 $5,000$175 $175$1,266 - $5,120
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College - Wabanung CampusL'Anse, MI$975 $975- -$1,266 - $5,120
Kirtland Community CollegeGrayling, MI$7,350 $9,870$215 $299$2,400 $10,980 $10,980
Lake Michigan CollegeBenton Harbor, MI$7,755 $7,755$259 $259$1,996 $11,256 $11,920
Lansing Community CollegeLansing, MI$7,700 $11,300$240 $360$400 - $16,800
Macomb Community CollegeWarren, MI$6,630 $8,370$212 $270$1,008 - $12,888
Metro Detroit Barber CollegeDetroit, MI$14,377 - - - -
Mid Michigan CollegeHarrison, MI$8,810 $10,864$258 $347$1,470 - $7,778
Monroe County Community CollegeMonroe, MI$7,511 $8,267$221 $246$1,540 - $7,596
Montcalm Community CollegeSidney, MI$6,576 $10,104$231 $378$1,200 - $11,910
Mott Community CollegeFlint, MI$8,405 $11,460$200 $284$2,220 - $24,000
Muskegon Community CollegeMuskegon, MI$11,970 $16,010$253 $354$1,150 - $5,382
North Central Michigan CollegePetoskey, MI$8,490 $10,590$250 $320$2,500 $10,303 $13,303
Oakland Community CollegeAuburn Hills, MI$5,560 $5,560$211 $211$1,940 - $9,400
Ross College-Grand Rapids NorthGrand Rapids, MI$16,297 - - - -
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal CollegeMount Pleasant, MI$2,730 $2,730$60 $60$340 - $11,484
School of Missionary Aviation TechnologyIonia, MI$29,000 - - - -
Southwestern Michigan CollegeDowagiac, MI$7,867 $8,394$192 $209$1,659 $10,825 $9,972
St Clair County Community CollegePort Huron, MI$8,748 $12,150$324 $450$1,730 $15,780 $8,702
Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber SchoolSouthgate, MI$18,900 - - - -
The Michigan Barber SchoolDetroit, MI$13,212 - - - -
Universal Technical Institute-CantonCanton, MI$18,165 - $1,215 - $12,320
Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor, MI$4,704 $6,504$181 $256$768 - $14,848
Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroit, MI$3,333 $4,067$121 $152$2,500 - $7,618
West Michigan College of Barbering and BeautyKalamazoo, MI$16,695 - - - -
West Shore Community CollegeScottville, MI$6,420 $8,820$190 $270$2,150 - $9,360
Average$6,878$11,833$216$281$1,534$10,965$10,272
*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)

Tuition Charts for Michigan Community Colleges

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