Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,317 when living on campus and $28,060 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,220 when living on campus and $38,963 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 | ||
| Oakland University | $14,694 | $23,188 | $700 | $13,909 | $13,644 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $14,014 | $31,274 | $700 | $15,172 | $12,142 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $14,944 | $31,360 | $1,300 | - | $14,548 |
| Michigan Technological University | $18,392 | $41,340 | $1,200 | $15,166 | $15,166 |
| Lake Superior State University | - | $14,266 | $2,000 | $12,717 | $12,190 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Average | $13,969 | $24,871 | $1,190 | $13,159 | $12,901 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,969 for in-state students and $24,871 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan Technological University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,340 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 | |
| Oakland University | $15,723 | $24,735 | $14,694 | $23,188 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $12,858 | $25,074 | $14,014 | $31,274 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $14,320 | $29,584 | $14,944 | $31,360 |
| Michigan Technological University | $18,910 | $41,247 | $18,392 | $41,340 |
| Lake Superior State University | $13,728 | $13,728 | - | $14,266 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Average | $13,922 | $23,727 | $13,969 | $24,871 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,947 for state residents and $24,674 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Dearborn requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,160 and University of Michigan-Flint has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $20,034.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Oakland University | $20,016 | $24,648 | $20,979 | $24,648 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $13,264 | $18,900 | $13,907 | $20,558 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $15,290 | $26,946 | $15,956 | $28,560 |
| Michigan Technological University | $23,867 | $23,867 | - | $24,929 |
| Lake Superior State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $18,109 | $23,590 | $16,947 | $24,674 |
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 $13,159 when a student lives on campus and $12,901 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Oakland University | $11,309 | $2,600 | $8,232 | $5,412 | - |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $13,456 | $1,716 | $9,016 | $3,126 | - |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | - | - | $10,803 | $3,745 | - |
| Michigan Technological University | $12,774 | $2,392 | $12,774 | $2,392 | - |
| Lake Superior State University | $11,207 | $1,510 | $9,130 | $3,060 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Average | $11,153 | $2,006 | $9,677 | $3,224 | - |