Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,498 when living on campus and $25,490 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,845 when living on campus and $32,836 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 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $14,014 | $31,274 | $700 | $15,172 | $12,142 |
| Lake Superior State University | - | $14,266 | $2,000 | $12,717 | $12,190 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,628 | $20,820 | $780 | $13,619 | $11,306 |
| Central Michigan University | - | $14,190 | $1,240 | $15,628 | $13,040 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Average | $12,171 | $19,517 | $1,180 | $13,148 | $12,139 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,171 for in-state students and $19,517 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Flint requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,274 and Alpena Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,800 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 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $12,858 | $25,074 | $14,014 | $31,274 |
| Lake Superior State University | $13,728 | $13,728 | - | $14,266 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,302 | $20,198 | $14,628 | $20,820 |
| Central Michigan University | $13,703 | $13,703 | - | $14,190 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Average | $12,359 | $17,977 | $12,171 | $19,517 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,907 for state residents and $18,386 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -12.99% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Flint requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,034 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 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $13,264 | $18,900 | $13,907 | $20,558 |
| Lake Superior State University | 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 |
| Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $16,119 | $21,132 | $13,907 | $18,386 |
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 $13,148 when a student lives on campus and $12,139 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 | - |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $13,456 | $1,716 | $9,016 | $3,126 | - |
| Lake Superior State University | $11,207 | $1,510 | $9,130 | $3,060 | - |
| Grand Valley State University | $11,142 | $2,477 | $8,829 | $2,477 | - |
| Central Michigan University | $12,178 | $3,450 | $8,970 | $4,070 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Average | $11,117 | $2,031 | $9,292 | $2,847 | - |