Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,605 when living on campus and $27,667 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,330 when living on campus and $37,392 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 | ||
| Saginaw Valley State University | $12,240 | $28,752 | $1,120 | $12,920 | $14,440 |
| Michigan Technological University | $18,392 | $41,340 | $1,200 | $15,166 | $15,166 |
| Jackson College | $7,755 | $9,795 | $560 | $14,522 | $13,212 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,628 | $20,820 | $780 | $13,619 | $11,306 |
| Central Michigan University | - | $14,190 | $1,240 | $15,628 | $13,040 |
| Average | $13,254 | $22,979 | $980 | $14,371 | $13,433 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,254 for in-state students and $22,979 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan Technological University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,340 and Jackson College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,795 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $11,565 | $27,164 | $12,240 | $28,752 |
| Michigan Technological University | $18,910 | $41,247 | $18,392 | $41,340 |
| Jackson College | $7,425 | $9,375 | $7,755 | $9,795 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,302 | $20,198 | $14,628 | $20,820 |
| Central Michigan University | $13,703 | $13,703 | - | $14,190 |
| Average | $13,181 | $22,337 | $13,254 | $22,979 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,479 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -12.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan Technological University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,669 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 | |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $16,362 | $30,778 | - | $17,328 |
| Michigan Technological University | $23,867 | $23,867 | - | $24,929 |
| Jackson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grand Valley State University | $18,456 | $18,456 | - | $19,364 |
| Central Michigan University | $16,392 | $16,392 | - | $16,293 |
| Average | $18,769 | $22,373 | $19,479 | |
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 $14,371 when a student lives on campus and $13,433 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $11,700 | $1,220 | $11,700 | $2,740 | - |
| Michigan Technological University | $12,774 | $2,392 | $12,774 | $2,392 | - |
| Jackson College | $11,310 | $3,212 | $10,000 | $3,212 | - |
| Grand Valley State University | $11,142 | $2,477 | $8,829 | $2,477 | - |
| Central Michigan University | $12,178 | $3,450 | $8,970 | $4,070 | - |
| Average | $11,821 | $2,550 | $10,455 | $2,978 | - |