Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,429 when living on campus and $26,134 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,000 when living on campus and $31,705 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 | ||
| Schoolcraft Community College District | $5,982 | $7,906 | $1,780 | - | $16,544 |
| 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 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $14,944 | $31,360 | $1,300 | - | $14,548 |
| Central Michigan University | - | $14,190 | $1,240 | $15,628 | $13,040 |
| Bay Mills Community College | - | $3,320 | $700 | - | $11,222 |
| Average | $10,811 | $16,382 | $1,163 | $13,456 | $14,161 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,811 for in-state students and $16,382 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Dearborn requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,360 and Bay Mills Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,320 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | $5,650 | $7,652 | $5,982 | $7,906 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $11,565 | $27,164 | $12,240 | $28,752 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $9,532 | $12,048 | $10,076 | $12,762 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $14,320 | $29,584 | $14,944 | $31,360 |
| Central Michigan University | $13,703 | $13,703 | - | $14,190 |
| Bay Mills Community College | $3,320 | $3,320 | - | $3,320 |
| Average | $9,682 | $15,579 | $10,811 | $16,382 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,956 for state residents and $20,727 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -16.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Dearborn requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,160 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 | |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Saginaw Valley State University | $16,362 | $30,778 | - | $17,328 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $15,290 | $26,946 | $15,956 | $28,560 |
| Central Michigan University | $16,392 | $16,392 | - | $16,293 |
| Bay Mills Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $16,015 | $24,705 | $15,956 | $20,727 |
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 $13,456 when a student lives on campus and $14,161 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | - | - | $11,846 | $4,698 | - |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $11,700 | $1,220 | $11,700 | $2,740 | - |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,200 | $1,620 | $11,250 | $3,920 | - |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | - | - | $10,803 | $3,745 | - |
| Central Michigan University | $12,178 | $3,450 | $8,970 | $4,070 | - |
| Bay Mills Community College | - | - | $7,820 | $3,402 | - |
| Average | $11,359 | $2,097 | $10,398 | $3,763 | - |