Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,815 when living on campus and $26,232 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,212 when living on campus and $31,629 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 |
| Jackson College | $7,755 | $9,795 | $560 | $14,522 | $13,212 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,628 | $20,820 | $780 | $13,619 | $11,306 |
| Ferris State University | - | $13,630 | $862 | $13,224 | $11,886 |
| Bay Mills Community College | - | $3,320 | $700 | - | $11,222 |
| Average | $12,790 | $18,187 | $847 | $14,178 | $12,594 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,790 for in-state students and $18,187 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,372 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 | |
| Michigan State University | $16,617 | $42,607 | $15,988 | $43,372 |
| Jackson College | $7,425 | $9,375 | $7,755 | $9,795 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,302 | $20,198 | $14,628 | $20,820 |
| Ferris State University | $13,608 | $13,608 | - | $13,630 |
| Bay Mills Community College | $3,320 | $3,320 | - | $3,320 |
| Average | $11,054 | $17,822 | $12,790 | $18,187 |
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 $23,191 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,884 and Ferris State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,880.
| 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 |
| Jackson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grand Valley State University | $18,456 | $18,456 | - | $19,364 |
| Ferris State University | $8,532 | $8,532 | - | $8,986 |
| Bay Mills Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $15,790 | $22,288 | $21,148 | $23,191 |
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 $14,178 when a student lives on campus and $12,594 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 | - |
| Jackson College | $11,310 | $3,212 | $10,000 | $3,212 | - |
| Grand Valley State University | $11,142 | $2,477 | $8,829 | $2,477 | - |
| Ferris State University | $10,660 | $2,564 | $8,700 | $3,186 | - |
| Bay Mills Community College | - | - | $7,820 | $3,402 | - |
| Average | $11,217 | $2,961 | $9,421 | $3,174 | - |