Lens covers 23 four-year colleges in Michigan, 14 public and 9 private. They range from Alma College (1,148 undergraduates) to Michigan State University (40,922). Acceptance rates run from 16% to 98%, and 21 of the 23 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 23 four-year colleges in Michigan
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion College | Albion | 1,300 | 81% | $56,950 |
| Alma College | Alma | 1,148 | 57% | $49,552 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids | 3,193 | 71% | $39,350 |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | 10,035 | 90% | $14,760 |
| Davenport University | Grand Rapids | 3,134 | 98% | $24,466 |
| Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti | 10,055 | 80% | $16,240 |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids | 8,106 | 91% | $14,778 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale | 18,854 | 83% | $15,140 in-state · $21,548 out-of-state |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale | 1,573 | 21% | $33,189 |
| Hope College | Holland | 3,288 | 79% | $41,970 |
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo | 1,149 | 75% | $61,050 |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield | 1,668 | 56% | $44,760 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing | 40,922 | 85% | $16,458 in-state · $43,842 out-of-state |
| Michigan Technological University | Houghton | 5,955 | 92% | $19,123 in-state · $42,988 out-of-state |
| Northern Michigan University | Marquette | 6,556 | 84% | $14,277 in-state · $19,773 out-of-state |
| Oakland University | Rochester Hills | 12,351 | 88% | $15,262 in-state · $23,188 out-of-state |
| Saginaw Valley State University | University Center | 5,989 | 72% | $12,930 in-state · $30,450 out-of-state |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit | 2,438 | 75% | $32,946 |
| University of Michigan–Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor | 34,177 | 16% | $17,736 in-state · $60,946 out-of-state |
| University of Michigan–Dearborn | Dearborn | 5,952 | 56% | $15,640 in-state · $32,896 out-of-state |
| University of Michigan–Flint | Flint | 4,411 | 70% | $14,704 in-state · $28,320 out-of-state |
| Wayne State University | Detroit | 15,587 | 81% | $15,190 in-state · $32,037 out-of-state |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | 12,568 | 85% | $15,252 in-state · $19,034 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Michigan admit at least half of applicants? 21 of the 23: Albion College, Alma College, Calvin University, Central Michigan University, Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Hope College, Kalamazoo College, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan State University and 9 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Michigan? Michigan State University is the largest, with 40,922 undergraduates, and Alma College is the smallest, with 1,148 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Michigan are public? 14 of the 23 are public and 9 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.