The Best Detroit Four Year Colleges

Detroit, Michigan area Colleges

There are 6 ranked four year colleges within the Detroit city limits and 23 four year colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 146,968 students. If you're looking for a large school, University of Michigan enrolls the most students with 199 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Michigan Jewish Institute offers the lowest tuition for four year colleges in the Detroit area at $3,880 per year.

The top rated four year college in the area is University of Michigan in Ann Arbor which is ranked #50 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

The Detroit area is home to popular nationally ranked four year institutions like University of Michigan, University of Detroit Mercy and University of Michigan Dearborn.
Detroit, MI within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year

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University of Michigan
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Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,225enrollment
  • $19,318net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

34 miles from Detroit

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University of Detroit Mercy
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Detroit, MI

University of Detroit Mercy

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 5,360enrollment
  • $18,197net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 960-1208SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

3 miles from Detroit

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University of Michigan Dearborn
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Dearborn, MI

University of Michigan Dearborn

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 8,223enrollment
  • $12,444net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1290SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

8 miles from Detroit

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Madonna University
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Livonia, MI

Madonna University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,109enrollment
  • $18,344net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

16 miles from Detroit

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Wayne State University
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Detroit, MI

Wayne State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 23,630enrollment
  • $15,347net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

2 miles from Detroit

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Oakland University
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Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University

Public 4 Year

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#11 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 16,108enrollment
  • $15,161net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1245SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

21 miles from Detroit

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Concordia University Ann Arbor
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Ann Arbor, MI

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,203enrollment
  • $26,353net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

31 miles from Detroit

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Eastern Michigan University
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Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 14,018enrollment
  • $15,826net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

28 miles from Detroit

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Rochester College
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Rochester Hills, MI
 

Rochester College

Private 4 Year

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,167enrollment
  • $18,665net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 840-1060SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

20 miles from Detroit

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Cleary University
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Ann Arbor, MI
 

Cleary University

Private 4 Year

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  • 891enrollment
  • $27,209net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 18-19ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

31 miles from Detroit

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College for Creative Studies
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Detroit, MI

College for Creative Studies

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,517enrollment
  • $34,906net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

3 miles from Detroit

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Lawrence Technological University
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Southfield, MI

Lawrence Technological University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,966enrollment
  • $32,641net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

10 miles from Detroit

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Marygrove College
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Detroit, MI
 

Marygrove College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 355enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA

3 miles from Detroit

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Sacred Heart Major Seminary
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Detroit, MI
 

Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 338enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

1 miles from Detroit

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Walsh College
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Troy, MI
 

Walsh College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,218enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Detroit

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Ecumenical Theological Seminary
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Detroit, MI
 

Ecumenical Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 64enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Detroit

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Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit
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Oak Park, MI
 

Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit

Private 4 Year

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  • 68enrollment
  • $6,826net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Detroit

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Baker College of Auburn Hills
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Auburn Hills, Michigan
 

Baker College of Auburn Hills

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,870enrollment
  • $13,090net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Detroit

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