Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,644 when living on campus and $24,005 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,978 when living on campus and $29,339 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Saginaw Valley State University | $12,240 | $28,752 | $1,120 | $12,920 | $14,440 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,076 | $12,762 | $835 | $11,820 | $15,170 |
| Jackson College | $7,755 | $9,795 | $560 | $14,522 | $13,212 |
| Eastern Michigan University | - | $15,510 | $1,000 | $15,344 | $15,648 |
| Central Michigan University | - | $14,190 | $1,240 | $15,628 | $13,040 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Average | $9,468 | $14,802 | $999 | $13,177 | $13,538 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,468 for in-state students and $14,802 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saginaw Valley State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,752 and Alpena Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,800 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $11,565 | $27,164 | $12,240 | $28,752 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $9,532 | $12,048 | $10,076 | $12,762 |
| Jackson College | $7,425 | $9,375 | $7,755 | $9,795 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,410 | $16,410 | - | $15,510 |
| Central Michigan University | $13,703 | $13,703 | - | $14,190 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Average | $11,105 | $14,449 | $9,468 | $14,802 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,441 for state residents and $21,231 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -16.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Eastern Michigan University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,862 and Central Michigan University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,843.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $16,362 | $30,778 | - | $17,328 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Jackson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,967 | $29,387 | $17,441 | $30,072 |
| Central Michigan University | $16,392 | $16,392 | - | $16,293 |
| Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $16,574 | $25,519 | $17,441 | $21,231 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $13,177 when a student lives on campus and $13,538 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $11,700 | $1,220 | $11,700 | $2,740 | - |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,200 | $1,620 | $11,250 | $3,920 | - |
| Jackson College | $11,310 | $3,212 | $10,000 | $3,212 | - |
| Eastern Michigan University | $12,440 | $2,904 | $11,920 | $3,728 | - |
| Central Michigan University | $12,178 | $3,450 | $8,970 | $4,070 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Average | $10,808 | $2,369 | $10,325 | $3,213 | - |