Best Michigan Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Michigan for 2025

There are 92 colleges and universities in Michigan enrolling 505,524 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Michigan below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Michigan offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Michigan is home to nationally ranked institutions like University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Kalamazoo College and Michigan Technological University. The highest ranked college in Michigan is University of Michigan and the top rated public state college is also University of Michigan.

Local college options can be explored in Detroit and Grand Rapids or other cities.

Michigan Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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List of the Best Michigan Colleges

Siena Heights University
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Adrian, MI

Siena Heights University

Private 4 Year

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#19 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,832enrollment
  • $17,740net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

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Lake Superior State University
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Sault Ste Marie, MI

Lake Superior State University

Public 4 Year

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#20 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,669enrollment
  • $14,345net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1225SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Aquinas College
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Grand Rapids, MI

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

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#21 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,295enrollment
  • $19,890net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 990-1210SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Madonna University
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Livonia, MI

Madonna University

Private 4 Year

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#22 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,054enrollment
  • $18,583net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 890-1120SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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Oakland University
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Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University

Public 4 Year

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#23 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 15,922enrollment
  • $15,734net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 995-1185SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

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Cleary University
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Howell, MI
 

Cleary University

Private 4 Year

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#24 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,040enrollment
  • $24,965net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 18-19ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Adrian College
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Adrian, MI

Adrian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#25 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,760enrollment
  • $22,053net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Central Michigan University
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Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#26 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 14,399enrollment
  • $15,826net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

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Eastern Michigan University
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Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#27 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 13,324enrollment
  • $17,388net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 910-1170SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Concordia University Ann Arbor
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Ann Arbor, MI

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Private 4 Year

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#28 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,351enrollment
  • $28,020net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

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Cornerstone University
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Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University

Private 4 Year

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#29 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,735enrollment
  • $23,147net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 970-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

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Rochester College
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Rochester Hills, MI
 

Rochester College

Private 4 Year

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#30 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,173enrollment
  • $19,660net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 840-1060SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

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Saginaw Valley State University
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University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#31 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 6,889enrollment
  • $15,144net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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Baker College of Flint
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Flint, MI
 

Baker College of Flint

Private 4 Year

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#32 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 3,898enrollment
  • $14,743net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

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Alma College
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Alma, MI

Alma College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,273enrollment
  • $24,862net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Alpena Community College
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Alpena, MI
 

Alpena Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,530enrollment
  • $4,091net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.67Avg GPA

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Baker College of Owosso
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Owosso, Michigan
 

Baker College of Owosso

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,087enrollment
  • $11,815net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Bay de Noc Community College
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Escanaba, MI
 

Bay de Noc Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,996enrollment
  • $9,457net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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