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Net Price of Michigan Colleges by Income

Cost of Michigan Colleges Zoom In

Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of January 2023

Questions & Answers

What do all these numbers mean?

All costs shown here are the average net cost paid by families in each income bracket for one year at the college in question. Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Figures are based on data from the 2020-21 school year, which is the latest available as of January 2023.

What is “Total Cost” on the chart?

Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college. It includes:

  • Tuition and fees (in-state tuition for public schools)
  • Room and board (on campus)
  • Books and supplies
  • Other expenses (travel and personal)

There are detailed chart below for each school that shows these expenses. Click here to go to the individual cost breakdown for schools.

How can I use this information?

This information is useful for building a realistic college budget. It's a good place to start until you better understand your specific circumstances. For example, let's say your income is $100,000 per year. This chart shows that the average state school would run $18,285 and the average private school would be $24,420. You can also get information on specific Michigan schools in the chart above or the tables below.

Will my family pay the amount on this chart?

Probably not. The numbers are averages. You may be below average or above average. However, there are two key points we can learn from this data:

  1. Families with higher incomes ($75,000-$110,000 and $110,000+) will most likely pay close to full price at the public schools.
  2. Private colleges have a higher list price but offer more discounts. This brings their net price much closer to the cost of state-funded schools.

Where did this information come from?

As part of federal financial aid, colleges are required to provide detailed cost information to the U.S. government. This data is made available to the public through the National Center for Education Statistics. For more details, click here.

What about athletes, merit aid or minority students?

Athletes, high achieving students, and those with minority status are averaged in with everyone else. Within each income bracket, there are families that pay more than average and families that pay less than average.

The costs on this chart seem large. How can families afford to pay it?

For many families paying for college is not easy, but in the end they figure out. Most families will pay their net cost of college with some combination of:

  • College savings and investments
  • Payments from current income
  • Loans
  • Outside scholarships (check out the Scholarship Guide For Busy Parents to learn how your student can win scholarships)
  • Tax planning
  • Student work
Cost of Michigan Schools Explanation

Net Price:

Net prices is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus the average amount in government grants and institutional scholarships the school awards. This is an average, so you may pay above the average or below the average. Your exact net price is likely to be different and sometimes drastically different.

Most families will pay the net price with some combination of savings and investments, current income and various loans. Some students will also receive scholarships from sources other than the federal or state government or the college. Any scholarships and grants from these outside sources are not included in the data. However, government grants and institutional scholarships are included in the averages.

Total Cost at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (2020-21)
Tuition and Fees $15,948
Room and Board $12,034
Books $1,048
Other Expenses $2,454
Total $31,484

Total Cost:

Total cost is the total cost of attendance for that particular institution for the 2020-21 school year. This is the latest data available as of January 2023. Total costs include:

  • Tuition and fees (in-state tuition for public schools)
  • Room and board (on campus)
  • Books and supplies
  • Other expenses (travel and personal)

College Total Cost
Family Income MI Public $27,337 MI Private $50,177
$0 - $30k $9,022 $18,329
$30,001 – $48k $10,473 $18,808
$48,001 – $75k $13,884 $20,800
$75,001 – $110k $18,285 $24,420
$110,001+ $20,633 $27,428

Public vs. Private Averages

This table shows the average total cost of attendance for the Michigan public and private colleges we have included in our analysis. The costs include a breakdown of the average net price paid by family income. Notice that the average private college is $7,000-$10,000 more than the average public school, depending on your income bracket. It is important to stress that these are averages. Most families will not be average, and their individual circumstances could be drastically different. I encourage all families to work with their preferred colleges to get information specific to their family.

Below are similar charts for each individual private and public college in Michigan. Click a school to view its complete chart.

Public MI Schools Cost Breakdown

  • Central Michigan University

    Mount Pleasant
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $12,960 $13,200
    Room and Board $10,676 $10,920
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $1,780 $1,250
    Total $26,416 $26,370
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $12,622 $12,600
    $30,001 - $48k $13,127 $13,104
    $48,001 - $75k $14,224 $14,199
    $75,001 - $110k $17,623 $17,592
    $110,001+ $20,012 $19,977
  • Eastern Michigan University

    Ypsilanti
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $13,810 $15,700
    Room and Board $11,350 $11,704
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $2,142 $2,206
    Total $28,302 $30,610
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $13,963 $15,102
    $30,001 - $48k $14,547 $15,733
    $48,001 - $75k $16,210 $17,532
    $75,001 - $110k $19,490 $21,079
    $110,001+ $20,035 $21,669
  • Ferris State University

    Big Rapids
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $12,376 $12,740
    Room and Board $10,036 $10,340
    Books $816 $828
    Other Expenses $2,035 $2,062
    Total $25,263 $25,970
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $7,551 $7,762
    $30,001 - $48k $10,177 $10,462
    $48,001 - $75k $13,542 $13,921
    $75,001 - $110k $17,386 $17,873
    $110,001+ $19,959 $20,518
  • Grand Valley State University

    Allendale
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $13,244 $13,560
    Room and Board $9,732 $9,880
    Books $740 $740
    Other Expenses $2,040 $2,040
    Total $25,756 $26,220
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $9,910 $10,089
    $30,001 - $48k $10,828 $11,023
    $48,001 - $75k $14,392 $14,651
    $75,001 - $110k $19,560 $19,912
    $110,001+ $22,237 $22,638
  • Henry Ford College

    Dearborn
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $3,208 $3,310
    Room and Board $0 $0
    Books $1,584 $1,608
    Other Expenses $0 $0
    Total $4,792 $6,808
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $1,980 $2,813
    $30,001 - $48k $3,184 $4,524
    $48,001 - $75k $5,155 $7,324
    $75,001 - $110k $8,257 $11,731
    $110,001+ $9,085 $12,907
  • Jackson College

    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $6,703 $6,420
    Room and Board $10,000 $10,000
    Books $1,800 $400
    Other Expenses $3,212 $3,212
    Total $24,330 $20,692
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $9,007 $7,660
    $30,001 - $48k $9,599 $8,164
    $48,001 - $75k $11,852 $10,080
    $75,001 - $110k $16,101 $13,693
    $110,001+ $17,171 $14,603
  • Lake Michigan College

    Benton Harbor
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $4,763 $4,860
    Room and Board $9,980 $9,980
    Books $1,800 $1,800
    Other Expenses $1,600 $1,600
    Total $20,123 $20,280
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $6,261 $6,310
    $30,001 - $48k $7,049 $7,104
    $48,001 - $75k $10,835 $10,920
    $75,001 - $110k $12,216 $12,311
    $110,001+ $12,961 $13,062
  • Lake Superior State University

    Sault Ste Marie
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $12,744 $13,200
    Room and Board $10,472 $11,516
    Books $1,200 $900
    Other Expenses $1,850 $2,050
    Total $26,266 $27,666
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $8,224 $8,662
    $30,001 - $48k $8,770 $9,237
    $48,001 - $75k $14,339 $15,103
    $75,001 - $110k $17,725 $18,670
    $110,001+ $18,401 $19,382
  • University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

    Ann Arbor
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $15,948 $16,178
    Room and Board $12,034 $12,592
    Books $1,048 $1,048
    Other Expenses $2,454 $2,454
    Total $31,484 $32,272
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $4,692 $4,809
    $30,001 - $48k $6,904 $7,077
    $48,001 - $75k $12,432 $12,743
    $75,001 - $110k $18,938 $19,412
    $110,001+ $27,199 $27,880
  • Michigan State University

    East Lansing
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $14,460 $14,750
    Room and Board $10,522 $10,676
    Books $1,154 $1,168
    Other Expenses $3,094 $3,140
    Total $29,230 $29,734
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $129 $131
    $30,001 - $48k $6,117 $6,222
    $48,001 - $75k $12,578 $12,795
    $75,001 - $110k $17,089 $17,384
    $110,001+ $19,612 $19,950
  • Michigan Technological University

    Houghton
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $16,436 $16,966
    Room and Board $11,314 $11,655
    Books $1,200 $1,200
    Other Expenses $2,399 $2,389
    Total $31,349 $32,210
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $7,006 $7,198
    $30,001 - $48k $8,254 $8,481
    $48,001 - $75k $11,285 $11,595
    $75,001 - $110k $17,629 $18,113
    $110,001+ $23,430 $24,074
  • University of Michigan-Dearborn

    Dearborn
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $13,552 $13,816
    Room and Board $0 $0
    Books $1,300 $1,300
    Other Expenses $0 $0
    Total $14,852 $15,116
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $7,786 $7,924
    $30,001 - $48k $8,608 $8,761
    $48,001 - $75k $10,552 $10,740
    $75,001 - $110k $16,251 $16,540
    $110,001+ $18,773 $19,107
  • University of Michigan-Flint

    Flint
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $12,744 $12,750
    Room and Board $10,650 $11,594
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $2,044 $2,090
    Total $26,438 $27,434
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $7,356 $7,633
    $30,001 - $48k $8,583 $8,906
    $48,001 - $75k $12,724 $13,203
    $75,001 - $110k $16,807 $17,440
    $110,001+ $17,877 $18,550
  • Northern Michigan University

    Marquette
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $12,402 $12,918
    Room and Board $11,072 $11,572
    Books $760 $750
    Other Expenses $2,048 $2,026
    Total $26,282 $27,266
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $9,869 $10,238
    $30,001 - $48k $11,662 $12,099
    $48,001 - $75k $15,930 $16,526
    $75,001 - $110k $20,323 $21,084
    $110,001+ $21,454 $22,257
  • Northwestern Michigan College

    Traverse City
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $4,504 $4,640
    Room and Board $8,275 $8,275
    Books $540 $540
    Other Expenses $2,060 $1,420
    Total $19,155 $18,779
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $5,209 $5,107
    $30,001 - $48k $4,182 $4,100
    $48,001 - $75k $8,860 $8,686
    $75,001 - $110k $9,787 $9,595
    $110,001+ $12,035 $11,799
  • Oakland University

    Rochester Hills
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $13,934 $13,934
    Room and Board $11,022 $11,192
    Books $798 $800
    Other Expenses $2,634 $2,634
    Total $28,388 $28,560
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $8,347 $8,398
    $30,001 - $48k $9,258 $9,314
    $48,001 - $75k $10,827 $10,893
    $75,001 - $110k $17,603 $17,710
    $110,001+ $20,199 $20,321
  • Saginaw Valley State University

    University Center
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $10,814 $11,130
    Room and Board $10,850 $11,106
    Books $1,076 $1,100
    Other Expenses $1,208 $1,200
    Total $23,948 $24,536
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $11,209 $11,484
    $30,001 - $48k $11,731 $12,019
    $48,001 - $75k $14,690 $15,051
    $75,001 - $110k $16,619 $17,027
    $110,001+ $17,846 $18,284
  • Schoolcraft College

    Livonia
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $3,960 $4,038
    Room and Board $0 $0
    Books $1,545 $1,567
    Other Expenses $0 $0
    Total $5,505 $7,061
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $6,184 $7,932
    $30,001 - $48k $7,207 $9,244
    $48,001 - $75k $8,482 $10,879
    $75,001 - $110k $9,900 $12,698
    $110,001+ $9,740 $12,493
  • Wayne State University

    Detroit
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $13,517 $14,043
    Room and Board $10,694 $11,070
    Books $1,246 $1,268
    Other Expenses $4,068 $4,114
    Total $29,525 $30,495
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $12,475 $12,885
    $30,001 - $48k $12,652 $13,068
    $48,001 - $75k $14,456 $14,931
    $75,001 - $110k $18,722 $19,337
    $110,001+ $20,082 $20,742
  • Western Michigan University

    Kalamazoo
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $13,017 $13,434
    Room and Board $10,567 $10,884
    Books $987 $1,106
    Other Expenses $2,500 $2,523
    Total $27,071 $27,947
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $12,964 $13,384
    $30,001 - $48k $14,885 $15,367
    $48,001 - $75k $18,775 $19,383
    $75,001 - $110k $22,655 $23,388
    $110,001+ $23,976 $24,752

Private MI Schools Cost Breakdown

  • Adrian College

    Adrian
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $38,730 $39,107
    Room and Board $12,130 $12,590
    Books $1,800 $1,800
    Other Expenses $3,400 $3,400
    Total $56,060 $56,897
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $18,954 $19,237
    $30,001 - $48k $18,408 $18,683
    $48,001 - $75k $21,511 $21,832
    $75,001 - $110k $25,376 $25,755
    $110,001+ $28,495 $28,920
  • Albion College

    Albion
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $50,775 $53,090
    Room and Board $12,380 $12,380
    Books $700 $700
    Other Expenses $800 $800
    Total $64,655 $66,970
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $15,291 $15,839
    $30,001 - $48k $15,475 $16,029
    $48,001 - $75k $15,916 $16,486
    $75,001 - $110k $20,139 $20,860
    $110,001+ $27,569 $28,556
  • Alma College

    Alma
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $42,622 $43,872
    Room and Board $11,790 $12,138
    Books $850 $850
    Other Expenses $2,410 $2,316
    Total $57,672 $59,176
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $19,625 $20,137
    $30,001 - $48k $20,706 $21,246
    $48,001 - $75k $21,551 $22,113
    $75,001 - $110k $22,863 $23,459
    $110,001+ $26,674 $27,370
  • Andrews University

    Berrien Springs
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $31,008 $31,782
    Room and Board $9,540 $8,968
    Books $1,100 $1,100
    Other Expenses $1,100 $1,100
    Total $42,748 $42,950
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $11,019 $11,071
    $30,001 - $48k $10,429 $10,478
    $48,001 - $75k $16,543 $16,621
    $75,001 - $110k $27,038 $27,166
    $110,001+ $27,774 $27,905
  • Aquinas College

    Grand Rapids
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $35,086 $36,134
    Room and Board $9,876 $10,264
    Books $948 $960
    Other Expenses $1,818 $1,842
    Total $47,728 $49,200
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $11,620 $11,978
    $30,001 - $48k $14,723 $15,177
    $48,001 - $75k $14,045 $14,478
    $75,001 - $110k $18,557 $19,129
    $110,001+ $22,452 $23,144
  • Baker College

    Flint
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $10,160 $12,420
    Room and Board $6,300 $6,400
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $4,800 $4,800
    Total $22,260 $24,620
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $11,947 $13,214
    $30,001 - $48k $12,236 $13,533
    $48,001 - $75k $14,617 $16,167
    $75,001 - $110k $18,035 $19,947
    $110,001+ $17,508 $19,364
  • Calvin College

    Grand Rapids
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $37,806 $38,240
    Room and Board $10,800 $10,800
    Books $1,300 $1,300
    Other Expenses $2,700 $2,500
    Total $52,606 $52,840
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $20,855 $20,948
    $30,001 - $48k $20,357 $20,448
    $48,001 - $75k $21,849 $21,946
    $75,001 - $110k $25,126 $25,238
    $110,001+ $29,910 $30,043
  • Davenport University

    Grand Rapids
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $20,260 $20,964
    Room and Board $10,268 $10,268
    Books $1,008 $1,008
    Other Expenses $2,870 $3,648
    Total $34,406 $35,888
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $18,527 $19,325
    $30,001 - $48k $19,704 $20,553
    $48,001 - $75k $21,871 $22,813
    $75,001 - $110k $21,832 $22,772
    $110,001+ $25,877 $26,992
  • University of Detroit Mercy

    Detroit
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $29,562 $30,154
    Room and Board $10,240 $10,240
    Books $1,256 $1,262
    Other Expenses $2,630 $2,666
    Total $43,688 $44,322
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $13,356 $13,550
    $30,001 - $48k $14,117 $14,322
    $48,001 - $75k $15,244 $15,465
    $75,001 - $110k $19,392 $19,673
    $110,001+ $21,691 $22,006
  • Kettering University

    Flint
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $44,380 $44,380
    Room and Board $8,400 $8,400
    Books $1,100 $1,100
    Other Expenses $4,200 $4,200
    Total $58,080 $58,080
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $28,064 $28,064
    $30,001 - $48k $30,431 $30,431
    $48,001 - $75k $32,194 $32,194
    $75,001 - $110k $34,123 $34,123
    $110,001+ $36,187 $36,187
  • Hope College

    Holland
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $36,650 $36,650
    Room and Board $10,940 $11,400
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $1,770 $1,770
    Total $50,360 $50,820
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $17,680 $17,841
    $30,001 - $48k $16,459 $16,609
    $48,001 - $75k $21,579 $21,776
    $75,001 - $110k $24,677 $24,902
    $110,001+ $32,418 $32,714
  • Kalamazoo College

    Kalamazoo
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $52,530 $54,522
    Room and Board $10,530 $10,932
    Books $825 $825
    Other Expenses $2,383 $2,553
    Total $66,268 $68,832
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $18,657 $19,379
    $30,001 - $48k $19,122 $19,862
    $48,001 - $75k $20,817 $21,622
    $75,001 - $110k $26,306 $27,324
    $110,001+ $27,487 $28,551
  • Lawrence Technological University

    Southfield
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $36,630 $37,680
    Room and Board $10,900 $11,055
    Books $1,567 $1,598
    Other Expenses $4,579 $4,670
    Total $53,676 $55,003
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $30,111 $30,855
    $30,001 - $48k $29,847 $30,585
    $48,001 - $75k $34,728 $35,587
    $75,001 - $110k $35,686 $36,568
    $110,001+ $35,391 $36,266
  • Madonna University

    Livonia
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $24,000 $24,900
    Room and Board $11,450 $11,890
    Books $1,384 $1,408
    Other Expenses $2,626 $2,672
    Total $39,460 $40,870
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $14,831 $15,361
    $30,001 - $48k $16,118 $16,694
    $48,001 - $75k $16,348 $16,932
    $75,001 - $110k $22,428 $23,229
    $110,001+ $23,026 $23,849
  • Northwood University

    Midland
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $29,480 $30,520
    Room and Board $11,110 $11,440
    Books $1,240 $1,240
    Other Expenses $3,000 $2,882
    Total $44,830 $46,082
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $15,772 $16,212
    $30,001 - $48k $17,504 $17,993
    $48,001 - $75k $20,107 $20,669
    $75,001 - $110k $22,853 $23,491
    $110,001+ $26,399 $27,136
  • Siena Heights University

    Adrian
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $27,642 $28,502
    Room and Board $11,430 $11,720
    Books $1,000 $1,012
    Other Expenses $1,664 $1,787
    Total $41,736 $43,021
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $20,502 $21,133
    $30,001 - $48k $18,588 $19,160
    $48,001 - $75k $20,019 $20,635
    $75,001 - $110k $21,423 $22,083
    $110,001+ $22,991 $23,699
  • Spring Arbor University

    Spring Arbor
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $30,472 $31,080
    Room and Board $10,456 $10,456
    Books $800 $800
    Other Expenses $1,780 $1,780
    Total $43,508 $44,116
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $15,839 $16,060
    $30,001 - $48k $17,642 $17,889
    $48,001 - $75k $17,779 $18,027
    $75,001 - $110k $21,337 $21,635
    $110,001+ $23,472 $23,800
 

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