The Best Detroit Public Colleges

Detroit, Michigan area Colleges

There are 1 ranked public colleges within the Detroit city limits and 5 public colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 113,204 students. If you're looking for a large school, University of Michigan enrolls the most students with 14,018 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Wayne State University offers the lowest tuition for public colleges in the Detroit area at $12,933 per year.

The top rated public 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 public institutions like University of Michigan and University of Michigan Dearborn.
Detroit, MI within 50 miles Public 4 year 2 year

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University of Michigan
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Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan

Public 4 Year

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#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 Michigan Dearborn
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Dearborn, MI

University of Michigan Dearborn

Public 4 Year

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#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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Wayne State University
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Detroit, MI

Wayne State University

Public 4 Year

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#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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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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