2022 Best Colleges in Michigan

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Michigan is home to 81 colleges and universities, but these eight schools rank at the top. Read more about each school below, and click the heart icon to save your favorites to your college list.

University of Michigan

Ann Aarbor, MI • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$16,736

Out-of-State

$55,658

Acceptance Rate18%

University of Michigan is a public, state university in the city of Ann Aarbor, Michigan. UMich Ann Arbor was founded in 1817. The university currently enrolls around 51,225 students per year, including 32,759 undergraduates.

UMich Ann Arbor Acceptance Rate 2021

It is very difficult to get into UMich Ann Arbor. Around 18% of applicants get into UMich Ann Arbor each year. In 2021, 14,914 out of 84,289 total applicants were accepted.

University of Michigan Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	18%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.9
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	54%

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University of Michigan is located in the city of Ann Aarbor, Michigan, near Detroit.

If you want to see UMich Ann Arbor for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take I-94 to Ann Aarbor, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

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Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$18,392

Out-of-State

$41,340

Acceptance Rate86%

Michigan Technological University is a public, state university in the town of Houghton, Michigan. Michigan Tech was founded in 1885. The college currently enrolls around 7,074 students a year, including 5,882 undergraduates.

Michigan Tech Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Michigan Tech. In 2022, Michigan Tech accepted 86% of applicants. In 2022, 8,569 students applied to Michigan Tech and 7,394 were admitted.

Michigan Technological University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	86%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	71%

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Michigan Technological University is located in Houghton, Michigan,.

If you want to see Michigan Tech for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 41 to Houghton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Houghton County Memorial.

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Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$16,711

Out-of-State

$42,607

Acceptance Rate88%

Michigan State University is a public, state university in the suburb of East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State was founded in 1855. The college enrolls around 50,023 students a year, including 39,201 undergraduate students.

Michigan State Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Michigan State. In 2022, Michigan State accepted 88% of applicants. Out of 53,341 applications received in 2022, 46,914 students were offered admission.

Michigan State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	88%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	51%

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Michigan State University is located in the town of East Lansing, Michigan, near Detroit.

If you are interested in seeing Michigan State for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 96 and Interstate 69 to East Lansing, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Capital Region International.

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Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$41,872

Out-of-State

$41,872

Acceptance Rate82%

Lawrence Technological University is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of Southfield, Michigan. Lawrence Technological University was founded in 1932. The college currently enrolls around 2,966 students a year, including 2,418 undergraduate students.

Lawrence Technological University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Lawrence Technological University. Lawrence Technological University admitted 82% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 2,537 students applied to Lawrence Technological University and 2,078 were admitted.

Lawrence Technological University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	82%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.4
Test Optional	May require tests

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Lawrence Technological University is located in the town of Southfield, Michigan, near Detroit.

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Kettering University

Flint, MI • 4-Year, Private

In-State

Unknown

Out-of-State

Unknown

Acceptance Rate81%

Kettering University is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Flint, Michigan. Kettering University was founded in 1919. The college currently enrolls around 1,769 students a year, including 1,427 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Kettering University

It is very difficult to get into Kettering University. The acceptance rate at Kettering University is 81%. Out of 1,816 applications received in 2022, 1,465 students were offered admission.

Kettering University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	81%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	81%
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	May require tests
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	81%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	55%

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Kettering University is located in the city of Flint, Michigan, near Detroit.

If you would like to see Kettering University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Flint, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Flint-Bishop International.

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Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo, MI • 4-Year, Private

In-State

Unknown

Out-of-State

Unknown

Acceptance Rate80%

Kalamazoo College is a private, religious college in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Kalamazoo College was founded in 1833. The college currently enrolls around 1,210 students per year, including 1,211 undergraduates.

Kalamazoo College Acceptance Rate

It is very difficult to get into Kalamazoo College. Around 80% of applicants get into Kalamazoo College each year. In 2022, 3,564 students applied to Kalamazoo College and 2,845 were admitted.

Kalamazoo College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	80%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	76%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	84%
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	84%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	38%

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Kalamazoo College is located in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan, near Grand Rapids.

If you want to see Kalamazoo College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to Kalamazoo, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International.

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Hillsdale College

Hillsdale, MI • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$32,092

Out-of-State

$32,092

Acceptance Rate21%

Hillsdale College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Hillsdale, Michigan. Hillsdale College was founded in 1844. The college currently enrolls around 1,678 students a year, including 1,580 undergraduates.

Hillsdale College Acceptance Rate

It is extremely difficult to get into Hillsdale College. Hillsdale College admitted 21% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 3,017 applications received in 2022, 621 students were offered admission.

Hillsdale College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	21%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	33%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.9
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	28%

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Hillsdale College is located in Hillsdale, Michigan,.

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Albion College

Albion, MI • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$55,746

Out-of-State

$55,746

Acceptance Rate70%

Albion College is a private college in the town of Albion, Michigan. Albion College was founded in 1835. The college currently enrolls around 1,456 students per year, including 1,457 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Albion College

It is moderately difficult to get into Albion College. In 2022, Albion College accepted 70% of applicants. In 2022, 6,514 students applied to Albion College and 4,541 were admitted.

Albion College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	70%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	83%
Average GPA	3.5
Test Optional	May require tests
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	83%

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Albion College is located in Albion, Michigan, near Detroit.

If you are interested in seeing Albion College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to Albion, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Albion College and Albion are like without leaving home.

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2022 Best Colleges in Michigan

University of Michigan

$16,736

$55,658

UMich Ann Arbor Acceptance Rate 2021

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Michigan Technological University

$18,392

$41,340

Michigan Tech Acceptance Rate

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Michigan State University

$16,711

$42,607

Michigan State Acceptance Rate 2022

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Lawrence Technological University

$41,872

$41,872

Lawrence Technological University Acceptance Rate 2022

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Kettering University

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Kalamazoo College

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Hillsdale College

$32,092

$32,092

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Albion College

$55,746

$55,746

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