Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,269 when living on campus and $25,713 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,961 when living on campus and $39,405 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 | ||
| Michigan State University | $15,988 | $43,372 | $1,334 | $15,346 | $15,346 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Average | $11,894 | $25,586 | $1,287 | $12,088 | $12,532 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,894 for in-state students and $25,586 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.13% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,372 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 | |
| Michigan State University | $16,617 | $42,607 | $15,988 | $43,372 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Average | $12,306 | $25,301 | $11,894 | $25,586 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,148 for state residents and $41,224 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,884 and Michigan State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $40,884.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Michigan State University | $20,382 | $39,876 | $21,148 | $41,224 |
| Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $20,382 | $39,876 | $21,148 | $41,224 |
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 $12,088 when a student lives on campus and $12,532 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Michigan State University | $11,754 | $3,592 | $11,754 | $3,592 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Average | $9,387 | $2,701 | $9,931 | $2,601 | - |