Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,153 when living on campus and $24,485 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,092 when living on campus and $29,424 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 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,076 | $12,762 | $835 | $11,820 | $15,170 |
| Northern Michigan University | $13,304 | $18,800 | $720 | $14,900 | $13,332 |
| Lake Michigan College | $7,500 | $7,500 | $1,934 | $10,528 | $12,996 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Average | $10,184 | $15,123 | $1,170 | $11,799 | $13,131 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,184 for in-state students and $15,123 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.69% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saginaw Valley State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,752 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 | |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $11,565 | $27,164 | $12,240 | $28,752 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $9,532 | $12,048 | $10,076 | $12,762 |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,948 | $18,570 | $13,304 | $18,800 |
| Lake Michigan College | $7,148 | $7,148 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Average | $9,838 | $14,585 | $10,184 | $15,123 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,600 for state residents and $16,192 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -28.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saginaw Valley State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,328 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 | |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $16,362 | $30,778 | - | $17,328 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northern Michigan University | $11,028 | $14,484 | $11,600 | $15,056 |
| Lake Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,695 | $22,631 | $11,600 | $16,192 |
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 $11,799 when a student lives on campus and $13,131 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 | - |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,200 | $1,620 | $11,250 | $3,920 | - |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,752 | $2,148 | $10,850 | $2,482 | - |
| Lake Michigan College | $7,680 | $2,848 | $9,184 | $3,812 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Average | $9,870 | $1,929 | $10,218 | $2,913 | - |