Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,491 when living on campus and $29,089 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,839 when living on campus and $39,437 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 | ||
| Wayne State University | $14,297 | $30,419 | $1,316 | $16,172 | $17,958 |
| Northern Michigan University | $13,304 | $18,800 | $720 | $14,900 | $13,332 |
| Michigan State University | $15,988 | $43,372 | $1,334 | $15,346 | $15,346 |
| Lake Michigan College | $7,500 | $7,500 | $1,934 | $10,528 | $12,996 |
| Eastern Michigan University | - | $15,510 | $1,000 | $15,344 | $15,648 |
| Average | $12,772 | $23,120 | $1,261 | $14,458 | $15,056 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,772 for in-state students and $23,120 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,372 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 | |
| Wayne State University | $15,882 | $34,199 | $14,297 | $30,419 |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,948 | $18,570 | $13,304 | $18,800 |
| Michigan State University | $16,617 | $42,607 | $15,988 | $43,372 |
| Lake Michigan College | $7,148 | $7,148 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,410 | $16,410 | - | $15,510 |
| Average | $13,801 | $23,787 | $12,772 | $23,120 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,668 for state residents and $32,043 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, Michigan State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,884 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 | |
| Wayne State University | $19,789 | $40,406 | $20,482 | $41,820 |
| Northern Michigan University | $11,028 | $14,484 | $11,600 | $15,056 |
| Michigan State University | $20,382 | $39,876 | $21,148 | $41,224 |
| Lake Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,967 | $29,387 | $17,441 | $30,072 |
| Average | $17,042 | $31,038 | $17,668 | $32,043 |
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 $14,458 when a student lives on campus and $15,056 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Wayne State University | $11,762 | $4,410 | $12,104 | $5,854 | - |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,752 | $2,148 | $10,850 | $2,482 | - |
| Michigan State University | $11,754 | $3,592 | $11,754 | $3,592 | - |
| Lake Michigan College | $7,680 | $2,848 | $9,184 | $3,812 | - |
| Eastern Michigan University | $12,440 | $2,904 | $11,920 | $3,728 | - |
| Average | $11,278 | $3,180 | $11,162 | $3,894 | - |