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Top Colleges in Michigan

Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman

Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is a content editor and writer at Scholarships360. He has managed communications and written content for a diverse array of organizations, including a farmer’s market, a concert venue, a student farm, an environmental NGO, and a PR agency. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.

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Updated: November 14th, 2023

If you’re considering attending a Michigan college, you’re in good company. Michigan has great options for all kinds of students. Whether you’re seeking a state school experience at UMich or a liberal arts education at Kalamazoo College, Michigan has options for you. Check out the Michigan colleges below to find your perfect match.

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI • Public, City

Ann Arbor, MI

Public, City

20% acceptance rate
32,063 undergraduate students
94% graduation rate
$17,086 average per year after aid
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Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI • Public, City

East Lansing, MI

Public, City

83% acceptance rate
38,424 undergraduate students
82% graduation rate
$10,925 average per year after aid
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University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI • Private, Non-Profit, City

Detroit, MI

Private, Non-Profit, City

93% acceptance rate
2,385 undergraduate students
67% graduation rate
$17,121 average per year after aid
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University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI • Public, City

Dearborn, MI

Public, City

69% acceptance rate
6,193 undergraduate students
56% graduation rate
$11,905 average per year after aid
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Wayne State University

Detroit, MI • Public, City

Detroit, MI

Public, City

63% acceptance rate
16,530 undergraduate students
56% graduation rate
$14,728 average per year after aid
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Cleary University

Howell, MI • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

Howell, MI

Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

76% acceptance rate
612 undergraduate students
51% graduation rate
$19,284 average per year after aid
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Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI • Public, Suburb

Ypsilanti, MI

Public, Suburb

85% acceptance rate
12,344 undergraduate students
48% graduation rate
$16,445 average per year after aid
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Adrian College

Adrian, MI • Private, Non-Profit, Town

Adrian, MI

Private, Non-Profit, Town

76% acceptance rate
1,741 undergraduate students
53% graduation rate
$23,587 average per year after aid
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Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI • Public, Town

Marquette, MI

Public, Town

71% acceptance rate
6,330 undergraduate students
49% graduation rate
$16,583 average per year after aid
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Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI • Public, Suburb

University Center, MI

Public, Suburb

78% acceptance rate
6,522 undergraduate students
42% graduation rate
$15,335 average per year after aid
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University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI • Public, City

Flint, MI

Public, City

74% acceptance rate
4,372 undergraduate students
36% graduation rate
$13,218 average per year after aid
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Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI • Public, Town

Traverse City, MI

Public, Town

--% acceptance rate
2,861 undergraduate students
23% graduation rate
$5,839 average per year after aid
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Baker College

Owosso, MI • Private, Non-Profit, Town

Owosso, MI

Private, Non-Profit, Town

41% acceptance rate
4,113 undergraduate students
21% graduation rate
$14,160 average per year after aid
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Walsh College

Troy, MI • Private, Non-Profit, City

Troy, MI

Private, Non-Profit, City

--% acceptance rate
634 undergraduate students
--% graduation rate
-- average per year after aid
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If you’re considering attending a Michigan college, you’re in good company. Michigan has great options for all kinds of students. Whether you’re seeking a state school experience at UMich or a liberal arts education at Kalamazoo College, Michigan has options for you. Check out the Michigan colleges below to find your perfect match.

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