Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,633 when living on campus and $24,237 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $25,519 when living on campus and $26,123 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 | ||
| Oakland University | $14,694 | $23,188 | $700 | $13,909 | $13,644 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,076 | $12,762 | $835 | $11,820 | $15,170 |
| Northern Michigan University | $13,304 | $18,800 | $720 | $14,900 | $13,332 |
| Henry Ford College | $5,452 | $7,040 | $1,824 | - | $14,724 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Bay Mills Community College | - | $3,320 | $700 | - | $11,222 |
| Average | $10,265 | $12,152 | $1,003 | $12,365 | $12,968 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,265 for in-state students and $12,152 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Oakland University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,188 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 | |
| Oakland University | $15,723 | $24,735 | $14,694 | $23,188 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $9,532 | $12,048 | $10,076 | $12,762 |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,948 | $18,570 | $13,304 | $18,800 |
| Henry Ford College | $5,308 | $7,348 | $5,452 | $7,040 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Bay Mills Community College | $3,320 | $3,320 | - | $3,320 |
| Average | $9,138 | $12,336 | $10,265 | $12,152 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,290 for state residents and $19,852 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.46% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Oakland University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,648 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 | |
| Oakland University | $20,016 | $24,648 | $20,979 | $24,648 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northern Michigan University | $11,028 | $14,484 | $11,600 | $15,056 |
| Henry Ford College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bay Mills Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $15,522 | $19,566 | $16,290 | $19,852 |
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 $12,365 when a student lives on campus and $12,968 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Oakland University | $11,309 | $2,600 | $8,232 | $5,412 | - |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,200 | $1,620 | $11,250 | $3,920 | - |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,752 | $2,148 | $10,850 | $2,482 | - |
| Henry Ford College | - | - | $10,656 | $4,068 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Bay Mills Community College | - | - | $7,820 | $3,402 | - |
| Average | $10,320 | $2,045 | $9,486 | $3,482 | - |