Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,161 when living on campus and $26,700 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,036 when living on campus and $35,574 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 | ||
| Western Michigan University | $15,298 | $19,098 | $1,128 | $14,344 | $14,344 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,076 | $12,762 | $835 | $11,820 | $15,170 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $17,228 | $58,072 | $1,126 | $16,428 | $16,428 |
| Jackson College | $7,755 | $9,795 | $560 | $14,522 | $13,212 |
| Eastern Michigan University | - | $15,510 | $1,000 | $15,344 | $15,648 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Average | $11,631 | $20,506 | $982 | $13,548 | $14,087 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,631 for in-state students and $20,506 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $58,072 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 | |
| Western Michigan University | $14,623 | $18,254 | $15,298 | $19,098 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $9,532 | $12,048 | $10,076 | $12,762 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $17,786 | $57,273 | $17,228 | $58,072 |
| Jackson College | $7,425 | $9,375 | $7,755 | $9,795 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,410 | $16,410 | - | $15,510 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Average | $12,295 | $20,226 | $11,631 | $20,506 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,414 for state residents and $37,859 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.13% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $54,720 and Western Michigan University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,531.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Michigan University | $18,462 | $27,231 | $19,277 | $28,454 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $26,226 | $52,456 | $27,524 | $55,052 |
| Jackson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,967 | $29,387 | $17,441 | $30,072 |
| Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $20,552 | $36,358 | $21,414 | $37,859 |
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 $13,548 when a student lives on campus and $14,087 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Michigan University | $11,713 | $2,631 | $11,713 | $2,631 | - |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,200 | $1,620 | $11,250 | $3,920 | - |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $13,856 | $2,572 | $13,856 | $2,572 | - |
| Jackson College | $11,310 | $3,212 | $10,000 | $3,212 | - |
| Eastern Michigan University | $12,440 | $2,904 | $11,920 | $3,728 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Average | $11,090 | $2,458 | $11,141 | $2,946 | - |