Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,778 when living on campus and $27,485 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,783 when living on campus and $37,490 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Lake Michigan College | $7,500 | $7,500 | $1,934 | $10,528 | $12,996 |
| Eastern Michigan University | - | $15,510 | $1,000 | $15,344 | $15,648 |
| Central Michigan University | - | $14,190 | $1,240 | $15,628 | $13,040 |
| Average | $11,601 | $21,607 | $1,227 | $13,950 | $14,656 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,601 for in-state students and $21,607 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.36% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $58,072 and Lake Michigan College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,500 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $9,532 | $12,048 | $10,076 | $12,762 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $17,786 | $57,273 | $17,228 | $58,072 |
| Lake Michigan College | $7,148 | $7,148 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,410 | $16,410 | - | $15,510 |
| Central Michigan University | $13,703 | $13,703 | - | $14,190 |
| Average | $12,916 | $21,316 | $11,601 | $21,607 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $22,483 for state residents and $33,806 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.24% 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 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 | |
| Northwestern Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $26,226 | $52,456 | $27,524 | $55,052 |
| Lake Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,967 | $29,387 | $17,441 | $30,072 |
| Central Michigan University | $16,392 | $16,392 | - | $16,293 |
| Average | $19,862 | $32,745 | $22,483 | $33,806 |
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 $13,950 when a student lives on campus and $14,656 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,200 | $1,620 | $11,250 | $3,920 | - |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $13,856 | $2,572 | $13,856 | $2,572 | - |
| Lake Michigan College | $7,680 | $2,848 | $9,184 | $3,812 | - |
| Eastern Michigan University | $12,440 | $2,904 | $11,920 | $3,728 | - |
| Central Michigan University | $12,178 | $3,450 | $8,970 | $4,070 | - |
| Average | $11,271 | $2,679 | $11,036 | $3,620 | - |