2021 Tuition Comparison Between Colleges in Michigan
For academic year 2020-2021, the average tuition & fees for Colleges in Michigan is $8,770 for in-state and $18,132 for out-of-state. The amount is higher than national average. The 2021 national average is $6,852 for in-state students and $17,943 for out-of-state students. Among Colleges in Michigan, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has the most expensive tuition & fees of $54,097 and Abcott Institute has the lowest tuition & fees of $675. You can narrow down the Michigan colleges into public, private, four years (or high) universities, 2-4 years (community colleges), or you can use below filters to make your own group of schools. In addition, comprehensive costs information for Michigan colleges at Michigan Tuition and Financial Aid page and
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2021 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Colleges in Michigan
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| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||||
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | |||
| Abcott InstituteSouthfield, MI | $675 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Adrian CollegeAdrian, MI | $38,730 | $975 | $1,800 | $12,130 | $11,720 | |||
| Albion CollegeAlbion, MI | $50,590 | $2,090 | $700 | $12,380 | $12,380 | |||
| Alma CollegeAlma, MI | $42,622 | $1,324 | $850 | $11,790 | $7,652 | |||
| Alpena Community CollegeAlpena, MI | $7,755 | $7,755 | $321 | $321 | $1,000 | $7,150 | $6,700 | |
| Andrews UniversityBerrien Springs, MI | $31,008 | $1,242 | $1,100 | $9,540 | $11,350 | |||
| Aquinas CollegeGrand Rapids, MI | $35,086 | $536 | $948 | $9,876 | $6,346 | |||
| Baker CollegeOwosso, MI | $10,160 | $415 | $1,000 | $6,300 | $8,000 | |||
| Bay de Noc Community CollegeEscanaba, MI | $8,648 | $10,188 | $231 | $282 | $1,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 | |
| Bay Mills Community CollegeBrimley, MI | $3,320 | $3,320 | $95 | $95 | $700 | - | $7,820 | |
| Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft IncBay City, MI | $8,800 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Brighton Institute of CosmetologyBrighton, MI | $4,115 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Cadillac Institute of CosmetologyCadillac, MI | $8,675 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Cadillac Institute of CosmetologyCadillac, MI | $9,295 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MI | $37,806 | $904 | $1,300 | $10,800 | $10,800 | |||
| Career Quest Learning Center-Bay City BranchBay City, MI | $17,727 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Career Quest Learning Center-Mt. PleasantMount Pleasant, MI | $17,727 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Career Quest Learning Centers-JacksonJackson, MI | $17,727 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Career Quest Learning Centers-LansingLansing, MI | $17,727 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Carnegie InstituteTroy, MI | $14,402 | $327 | $185 | - | $8,235 | |||
| Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI | $12,746 | $23,331 | $424 | $789 | $1,000 | $10,676 | $10,676 | |
| Chamberlain University-MichiganTroy, MI | $20,492 | $699 | $600 | - | $12,420 | |||
| Cleary UniversityHowell, MI | $22,230 | $735 | $1,404 | $12,600 | $6,660 | |||
| College for Creative StudiesDetroit, MI | $47,585 | $1,539 | $1,900 | $7,750 | $7,750 | |||
| Compass College of Cinematic ArtsGrand Rapids, MI | $14,640 | $540 | $4,000 | - | $7,200 | |||
| Concordia University-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI | $31,060 | $635 | $1,850 | $11,130 | $11,130 | |||
| Cornerstone UniversityGrand Rapids, MI | $26,250 | $995 | $800 | $9,960 | $9,960 | |||
| Creative Hair School of CosmetologyFlint, MI | $14,700 | - | - | - | - | |||
| D&S School of CosmetologyWaterford, MI | $14,000 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Davenport UniversityGrand Rapids, MI | $20,260 | $805 | $1,008 | $10,268 | $6,425 | |||
| David Pressley School of CosmetologyRoyal Oak, MI | $16,150 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Delta CollegeUniversity Center, MI | $6,680 | $11,900 | $199 | $373 | $2,040 | - | $3,880 | |
| Detroit Business Institute-DownriverRiverview, MI | $29,400 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Dorsey Business Schools-Farmington HillsFarmington Hills, MI | $20,472 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Dorsey School of Business-DearbornDetroit, MI | $22,000 | - | - | - | $8,325 | |||
| Dorsey School of Business-Madison HeightsMadison Heights, MI | $31,080 | - | - | - | $8,325 | |||
| Dorsey School of Business-RosevilleRoseville, MI | $31,080 | - | - | - | $8,325 | |||
| Dorsey School of Business-Roseville Culinary AcademyRoseville, MI | $22,180 | - | - | - | $8,325 | |||
| Dorsey School of Business-SaginawSaginaw, MI | $31,080 | - | - | - | $8,325 | |||
| Dorsey School of Business-Waterford PontiacPontiac, MI | $21,290 | - | - | - | $8,325 | |||
| Dorsey School of Business-WayneWayne, MI | $31,080 | - | - | - | $8,325 | |||
| Dorsey School of Business-WoodhavenWoodhaven, MI | $31,080 | - | - | - | $8,325 | |||
| Douglas J Aveda InstituteEast Lansing, MI | $21,850 | - | - | - | - | |||
| DSDTDetroit, MI | $17,995 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI | $15,295 | $15,295 | $450 | $450 | $1,000 | $11,350 | $10,562 | |
| Ecumenical Theological SeminaryDetroit, MI | $12,479 | $161 | - | - | - | |||
| Elevate Salon InstituteRoyal Oak, MI | $19,137 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Empire Beauty School-MichiganGrand Rapids, MI | $19,260 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, MI | $12,768 | $12,768 | $456 | $456 | $816 | $10,036 | $7,888 | |
| Finlandia UniversityHancock, MI | $23,990 | $779 | $1,500 | $9,156 | $6,000 | |||
| Flint Institute of Barbering IncFlint, MI | $8,575 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Focus-Hope Information Technologies CenterDetroit, MI | $7,000 | - | - | - | - | |||
| French Academy of CosmetologySpring Lake, MI | $12,370 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Glen Oaks Community CollegeCentreville, MI | $5,328 | $6,192 | $192 | $228 | $1,962 | $9,236 | $6,288 | |
| Gogebic Community CollegeIronwood, MI | $6,808 | $7,707 | $180 | $209 | $1,000 | $5,600 | $6,976 | |
| Grace Christian UniversityWyoming, MI | $14,940 | $573 | $600 | $8,300 | $7,470 | |||
| Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids, MI | $7,869 | $11,589 | $247 | $371 | $743 | - | $7,736 | |
| Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI | $13,576 | $19,168 | $570 | $805 | $740 | $9,732 | $7,200 | |
| Great Lakes Christian CollegeLansing, MI | $17,220 | $525 | $1,000 | $8,600 | $11,160 | |||
| Henry Ford CollegeDearborn, MI | $5,020 | $6,940 | $177 | $257 | $1,584 | - | $9,315 | |
| Hillsdale Beauty CollegeHillsdale, MI | $17,150 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI | $29,482 | $1,120 | $1,200 | $11,910 | $11,910 | |||
| Hope CollegeHolland, MI | $36,650 | $950 | $1,000 | $10,940 | $2,990 | |||
| International Cosmetology AcademyGrand Rapids, MI | $13,015 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Irene's Myomassology InstituteSouthfield, MI | $12,250 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Jackson CollegeJackson, MI | $9,318 | $11,933 | $245 | $327 | $1,800 | $10,000 | $10,000 | |
| Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MI | $52,380 | - | $825 | $10,530 | - | |||
| Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeKalamazoo, MI | $6,100 | $8,170 | $197 | $264 | $1,800 | - | $6,018 | |
| Kellogg Community CollegeBattle Creek, MI | $6,967 | $9,579 | $224 | $309 | $2,070 | - | $5,470 | |
| Kettering UniversityFlint, MI | $42,906 | $1,480 | $1,100 | $8,400 | $8,400 | |||
| Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community CollegeBaraga, MI | $4,400 | $4,400 | $150 | $150 | $1,266 | - | $5,120 | |
| Kirtland Community CollegeGrayling, MI | $6,090 | $8,430 | $182 | $260 | $1,500 | - | $9,855 | |
| Kuyper CollegeGrand Rapids, MI | $23,970 | $990 | $800 | $7,930 | $7,247 | |||
| L'esprit AcademyCanton, MI | $18,515 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Lake Michigan CollegeBenton Harbor, MI | $6,743 | $6,743 | $225 | $225 | $1,800 | $9,980 | $6,800 | |
| Lake Superior State UniversitySault Ste Marie, MI | $12,744 | $12,744 | $519 | $519 | $1,200 | $10,472 | $8,250 | |
| Lakewood School of Therapeutic MassagePort Huron, MI | $11,125 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Lansing Community CollegeLansing, MI | $7,160 | $10,490 | $222 | $333 | $600 | - | $6,400 | |
| Lawrence Technological UniversitySouthfield, MI | $36,630 | $1,181 | $1,567 | $10,900 | $10,900 | |||
| M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount PleasantMount Pleasant, MI | $15,500 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Macomb Community CollegeWarren, MI | $5,975 | $7,535 | $190 | $242 | $1,774 | - | $7,932 | |
| Madonna UniversityLivonia, MI | $24,000 | $800 | $1,384 | $11,450 | $11,450 | |||
| Marketti Academy of CosmetologyWaterford, MI | $16,315 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Metro Detroit Barber CollegeDetroit, MI | $12,077 | - | - | - | - | |||
| MIAT College of TechnologyCanton, MI | $14,501 | - | $986 | - | $8,484 | |||
| Michigan Barber School IncDetroit, MI | $11,213 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Michigan Career and Technical InstitutePlainwell, MI | $7,598 | $11,024 | - | - | - | $6,404 | $3,000 | |
| Michigan College of Beauty-MonroeMonroe, MI | $15,275 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Michigan College of Beauty-TroyTroy, MI | $19,500 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI | $15,555 | $40,384 | $519 | $1,346 | $1,154 | $10,522 | $10,522 | |
| Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI | $17,645 | $38,388 | $669 | $1,425 | $1,200 | $11,314 | $11,314 | |
| Mid Michigan CollegeHarrison, MI | $7,584 | $7,584 | $220 | $220 | $1,190 | - | $6,480 | |
| Monroe County Community CollegeMonroe, MI | $5,524 | $6,116 | $204 | $227 | $1,488 | - | $6,939 | |
| Montcalm Community CollegeSidney, MI | $7,710 | $11,790 | $214 | $350 | $1,200 | - | $9,233 | |
| Mott Community CollegeFlint, MI | $5,149 | $7,021 | $183 | $261 | $1,028 | - | $9,036 | |
| Muskegon Community CollegeMuskegon, MI | $10,750 | $14,390 | $227 | $318 | $1,100 | - | $4,932 | |
| North Central Michigan CollegePetoskey, MI | $6,776 | $8,568 | $214 | $278 | $1,418 | $6,400 | $4,932 | |
| Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI | $12,678 | $18,300 | $465 | $699 | $760 | $11,072 | $9,888 | |
| Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City, MI | $8,280 | $10,488 | $227 | $296 | $540 | $8,275 | $9,100 | |
| Northwestern Technological InstituteSouthfield, MI | $16,797 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Northwood UniversityMidland, MI | $29,480 | $1,078 | $1,240 | $11,110 | $10,750 | |||
| Nuvo College of CosmetologyNorton Shores, MI | $14,300 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Oakland Community CollegeBloomfield Hills, MI | $4,712 | $4,712 | $188 | $188 | $1,600 | - | $7,800 | |
| Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI | $14,520 | $24,735 | $484 | $825 | $798 | $11,022 | $7,244 | |
| Olivet CollegeOlivet, MI | $31,166 | $992 | $1,200 | $10,500 | $10,500 | |||
| P&A Scholars Beauty SchoolDetroit, MI | $16,500 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Paul Mitchell The School-Farmington HillsFarmington Hills, MI | $17,675 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Paul Mitchell the School-Grand RapidsKentwood, MI | $16,500 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Paul Mitchell the School-Great LakesPort Huron, MI | $14,400 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Paul Mitchell the School-LansingLansing, MI | $15,750 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Paul Mitchell the School-MichiganSterling Heights, MI | $17,895 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Port Huron Cosmetology CollegeWaterford, MI | $15,825 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Princess Beauty SchoolDearborn Heights, MI | $13,650 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Protege AcademyEast Lansing, MI | $17,700 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Protege AcademyMt. Pleasant, MI | $17,700 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Rochester UniversityRochester Hills, MI | $24,720 | $752 | $1,866 | $8,840 | $4,932 | |||
| Ross College-Grand Rapids NorthGrand Rapids, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center - KalamazooKalamazoo, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Battle CreekBattle Creek, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center-BrightonBrighton, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center-CantonCanton, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center-DavisonDavison, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center-FlintFlint, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center-KentwoodKentwood, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center-LansingLansing, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Madison HeightsMadison Heights, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center-MidlandMidland, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center-New BaltimoreNew Baltimore, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Port HuronPort Huron, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt ParkRoosevelt Park, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center-SaginawSaginaw, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ross Medical Education Center-TaylorTaylor, MI | $15,990 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Sacred Heart Major SeminaryDetroit, MI | $21,107 | $488 | $1,584 | $11,325 | $12,446 | |||
| Saginaw Chippewa Tribal CollegeMount Pleasant, MI | $2,210 | $2,210 | $60 | $60 | $1,200 | - | $6,377 | |
| Saginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity Center, MI | $10,814 | $25,401 | $346 | $832 | $1,076 | $10,850 | $10,850 | |
| School of Missionary Aviation TechnologyIonia, MI | $24,150 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Schoolcraft CollegeLivonia, MI | $5,364 | $7,522 | $177 | $260 | $1,545 | - | $7,891 | |
| Sharps Academy of Hair StylingGrand Blanc, MI | $15,105 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Siena Heights UniversityAdrian, MI | $27,642 | $477 | $1,000 | $11,430 | $11,430 | |||
| Southwestern Michigan CollegeDowagiac, MI | $6,773 | $7,231 | $165 | $180 | $1,722 | $9,450 | $6,750 | |
| Specs Howard School of Media ArtsSouthfield, MI | $16,900 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Spring Arbor UniversitySpring Arbor, MI | $30,472 | $725 | $800 | $10,456 | $10,456 | |||
| St Clair County Community CollegePort Huron, MI | $8,845 | $12,385 | $289 | $407 | $1,231 | $10,902 | $6,290 | |
| Taylortown School of Beauty IncTaylor, MI | $26,000 | - | - | - | - | |||
| The Salon Professional Academy-Battle CreekBattle Creek, MI | $8,400 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Twin City Beauty CollegeSaint Joseph, MI | $16,950 | - | - | - | - | |||
| University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MI | $29,562 | $1,107 | $1,256 | $10,240 | $10,608 | |||
| University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI | $16,948 | $54,097 | $656 | $2,204 | $1,048 | $12,034 | $12,034 | |
| University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI | $13,552 | $27,520 | $548 | $1,130 | $1,300 | - | $9,048 | |
| University of Michigan-FlintFlint, MI | $12,322 | $24,058 | $495 | $984 | $1,000 | $10,650 | $7,304 | |
| University of Phoenix-MichiganSouthfield, MI | $9,552 | - | - | - | - | |||
| US Truck Driver Training SchoolSterling Heights, MI | $9,400 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Walsh CollegeTroy, MI | $11,915 | $514 | - | - | - | |||
| Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor, MI | $4,176 | $5,688 | $164 | $227 | $1,058 | - | $9,176 | |
| Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroit, MI | $3,263 | $3,998 | $118 | $149 | $1,460 | - | $5,686 | |
| Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI | $14,629 | $31,499 | $434 | $996 | $1,246 | $10,694 | $11,004 | |
| West Michigan College of Barbering and BeautyKalamazoo, MI | $16,695 | - | - | - | - | |||
| West Shore Community CollegeScottville, MI | $4,480 | $6,160 | $170 | $240 | $1,000 | - | $4,320 | |
| Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI | $13,017 | $16,041 | $504 | $630 | $987 | $10,567 | $10,567 | |
| Wright Beauty AcademyBattle Creek, MI | $12,100 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater DetroitOak Park, MI | $7,800 | - | $200 | $4,820 | $11,868 | |||
| Average | $8,770 | $18,132 | $296 | $639 | $1,222 | $9,877 | $8,406 | |
*The tuition data is updated with academic year 2020-2021 data from National Center For Education Statistics (March 2, 2021),U.S. Department of Education.
**Information is not available for schools that are not appeared in the table. The schools have not report the information to the IPEDS or not applicable.)
Tuition Charts for Colleges in Michigan
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- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Public, 4 years | Ann Arbor
- Michigan State University Public, 4 years | East Lansing
- Hillsdale College Private, 4 years | Hillsdale
- Western Michigan University Public, 4 years | Kalamazoo
- Eastern Michigan University Public, 4 years | Ypsilanti
- Grand Valley State University Public, 4 years | Allendale
- Central Michigan University Public, 4 years | Mount Pleasant
- Michigan Technological University Public, 4 years | Houghton
- Wayne State University Public, 4 years | Detroit
- Oakland University Public, 4 years | Rochester Hills
- Wayne State University Public, 4 years | Detroit
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Public, 4 years | Ann Arbor
- University of Michigan-Dearborn Public, 4 years | Dearborn
- Western Michigan University Public, 4 years | Kalamazoo
- Hillsdale College Private, 4 years | Hillsdale
- Eastern Michigan University Public, 4 years | Ypsilanti
- Michigan Technological University Public, 4 years | Houghton
- Central Michigan University Public, 4 years | Mount Pleasant
- Grand Valley State University Public, 4 years | Allendale
- Lawrence Technological University Private, 4 years | Southfield
- Wayne State University Public, 4 years | Detroit
- Western Michigan University Public, 4 years | Kalamazoo
- Wayne County Community College District Public, 2-4 years | Detroit
- Lake Superior State University Public, 4 years | Sault Ste Marie
- Davenport University Private, 4 years | Grand Rapids
- Siena Heights University Private, 4 years | Adrian
- Albion College Private, 4 years | Albion
- Ferris State University Public, 4 years | Big Rapids
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College Public, 2-4 years | Kalamazoo
- Ecumenical Theological Seminary Private, 4 years | Detroit
- Abcott Institute Private, Less than 2 years | Southfield
- Northwestern Technological Institute Private, Less than 2 years | Southfield
- Irene's Myomassology Institute Private, Less than 2 years | Southfield
- Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing Private, Less than 2 years | Lansing
- David Pressley School of Cosmetology Private, Less than 2 years | Royal Oak
- DSDT Private, Less than 2 years | Detroit
- Specs Howard School of Media Arts Private, Less than 2 years | Southfield
- Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft Inc Private, Less than 2 years | Bay City
- Focus-Hope Information Technologies Center Private, Less than 2 years | Detroit
- Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo Private, Less than 2 years | Kalamazoo