For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Michigan is $12,631 for Michigan residents and $21,558 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Michigan, the average tuition & fees are $28,634 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Michigan is $18,782 for Michigan residents and $26,725 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Michigan, the average graduate tuition is $19,534.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $13,843 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $14,882. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.
Average Cost of Attendance (COA)
In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Michigan is $27,869 for residents and $36,796 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $43,819. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $21,519 for Michigan residents and $22,856 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | |
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Public 4 Years Colleges | $27,869 | $36,796 |
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $21,519 | $22,856 |
Private 4 Years Colleges | $43,819 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Michigan, 169 out of 176 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 48 public and 100 private colleges in Michigan. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Michigan is $12,631 for Michigan residents and $21,558 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $28,109
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $6,861 for residents and $8,197 for out-of-state students.
Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | |
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Public 4 Years Colleges | $12,631 | $21,558 |
Private 4 Years Colleges | $28,109 | |
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $6,861 | $8,197 |
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges) | $16,530 |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Michigan, 59 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Michigan is $18,056 for Michigan residents and $26,123 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $18,583
Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | |
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Public Schools | $18,056 | $26,123 |
Private Schools | $18,583 |
Tuition per Credit Hour
The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Michigan is $458 for Michigan residents and $795 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $997
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $891 for Michigan residents and $1,301 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $917
Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | |
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Undergraduate | ||
Public 4 Years Colleges | $458 | $795 |
Private 4 Years Colleges | $997 | |
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $216 | $265 |
Graduate | ||
Public Schools | $891 | $1,301 |
Private Schools | $917 |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Michigan
At colleges in Michigan, the average living cost is $13,843 when a student lives on campus facility and $14,882 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
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Public Schools | $13,573 | $13,074 |
Private Schools | $14,056 | $16,653 |