Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,142 when living on campus and $25,881 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,939 when living on campus and $33,678 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 |
| Northern Michigan University | $13,304 | $18,800 | $720 | $14,900 | $13,332 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $14,014 | $31,274 | $700 | $15,172 | $12,142 |
| Lake Superior State University | - | $14,266 | $2,000 | $12,717 | $12,190 |
| Jackson College | $7,755 | $9,795 | $560 | $14,522 | $13,212 |
| Average | $11,478 | $19,275 | $989 | $13,675 | $13,414 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,478 for in-state students and $19,275 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.15% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Flint requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,274 and Jackson College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,795 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 |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,948 | $18,570 | $13,304 | $18,800 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $12,858 | $25,074 | $14,014 | $31,274 |
| Lake Superior State University | $13,728 | $13,728 | - | $14,266 |
| Jackson College | $7,425 | $9,375 | $7,755 | $9,795 |
| Average | $11,343 | $17,660 | $11,478 | $19,275 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,754 for state residents and $17,647 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -17.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Flint requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,034 and Northern Michigan University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,160.
| 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. | |||
| Northern Michigan University | $11,028 | $14,484 | $11,600 | $15,056 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $13,264 | $18,900 | $13,907 | $20,558 |
| Lake Superior State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Jackson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,551 | $21,387 | $12,754 | $17,647 |
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 $13,675 when a student lives on campus and $13,414 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 | - |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,752 | $2,148 | $10,850 | $2,482 | - |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $13,456 | $1,716 | $9,016 | $3,126 | - |
| Lake Superior State University | $11,207 | $1,510 | $9,130 | $3,060 | - |
| Jackson College | $11,310 | $3,212 | $10,000 | $3,212 | - |
| Average | $11,771 | $1,904 | $10,324 | $3,090 | - |