Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,700 when living on campus and $26,489 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,344 when living on campus and $33,133 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 | ||
| University of Michigan-Flint | $14,014 | $31,274 | $700 | $15,172 | $12,142 |
| Michigan State University | $15,988 | $43,372 | $1,334 | $15,346 | $15,346 |
| Eastern Michigan University | - | $15,510 | $1,000 | $15,344 | $15,648 |
| Central Michigan University | - | $14,190 | $1,240 | $15,628 | $13,040 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Bay Mills Community College | - | $3,320 | $700 | - | $11,222 |
| Average | $12,601 | $19,244 | $1,036 | $14,064 | $12,853 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,601 for in-state students and $19,244 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.83% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,372 and Bay Mills Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,320 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $12,858 | $25,074 | $14,014 | $31,274 |
| Michigan State University | $16,617 | $42,607 | $15,988 | $43,372 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,410 | $16,410 | - | $15,510 |
| Central Michigan University | $13,703 | $13,703 | - | $14,190 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Bay Mills Community College | $3,320 | $3,320 | - | $3,320 |
| Average | $11,817 | $18,185 | $12,601 | $19,244 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,499 for state residents and $27,037 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,884 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 | |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $13,264 | $18,900 | $13,907 | $20,558 |
| Michigan State University | $20,382 | $39,876 | $21,148 | $41,224 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,967 | $29,387 | $17,441 | $30,072 |
| Central Michigan University | $16,392 | $16,392 | - | $16,293 |
| Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bay Mills Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $16,751 | $26,139 | $17,499 | $27,037 |
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 $14,064 when a student lives on campus and $12,853 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $13,456 | $1,716 | $9,016 | $3,126 | - |
| Michigan State University | $11,754 | $3,592 | $11,754 | $3,592 | - |
| Eastern Michigan University | $12,440 | $2,904 | $11,920 | $3,728 | - |
| Central Michigan University | $12,178 | $3,450 | $8,970 | $4,070 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Bay Mills Community College | - | - | $7,820 | $3,402 | - |
| Average | $11,369 | $2,694 | $9,598 | $3,255 | - |