Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,287 when living on campus and $24,826 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,387 when living on campus and $31,926 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 | ||
| Schoolcraft Community College District | $5,982 | $7,906 | $1,780 | - | $16,544 |
| 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 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Average | $9,318 | $16,418 | $1,458 | $12,512 | $14,050 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,318 for in-state students and $16,418 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.34% 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 | |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | $5,650 | $7,652 | $5,982 | $7,906 |
| 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 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Average | $10,764 | $16,362 | $9,318 | $16,418 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,295 for state residents and $35,648 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,884 and Eastern Michigan University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $29,862.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 |
| Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $18,675 | $34,632 | $19,295 | $35,648 |
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 $12,512 when a student lives on campus and $14,050 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | - | - | $11,846 | $4,698 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Average | $9,723 | $2,789 | $10,562 | $3,488 | - |