Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,222 when living on campus and $26,603 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,052 when living on campus and $36,433 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Western Michigan University | $15,298 | $19,098 | $1,128 | $14,344 | $14,344 |
Oakland University | $14,694 | $23,188 | $700 | $13,909 | $13,644 |
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 |
Jackson College | $7,755 | $9,795 | $560 | $14,522 | $13,212 |
Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
Average | $12,592 | $22,421 | $944 | $13,687 | $13,068 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,592 for in-state students and $22,421 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,372 and Alpena Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,800 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Western Michigan University | $14,623 | $18,254 | $15,298 | $19,098 |
Oakland University | $15,723 | $24,735 | $14,694 | $23,188 |
University of Michigan-Flint | $12,858 | $25,074 | $14,014 | $31,274 |
Michigan State University | $16,617 | $42,607 | $15,988 | $43,372 |
Jackson College | $7,425 | $9,375 | $7,755 | $9,795 |
Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
Average | $12,540 | $21,340 | $12,592 | $22,421 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,828 for state residents and $28,721 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,884 and University of Michigan-Flint has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $20,034.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Western Michigan University | $18,462 | $27,231 | $19,277 | $28,454 |
Oakland University | $20,016 | $24,648 | $20,979 | $24,648 |
University of Michigan-Flint | $13,264 | $18,900 | $13,907 | $20,558 |
Michigan State University | $20,382 | $39,876 | $21,148 | $41,224 |
Jackson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $18,031 | $27,664 | $18,828 | $28,721 |
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 $13,687 when a student lives on campus and $13,068 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Western Michigan University | $11,713 | $2,631 | $11,713 | $2,631 | - |
Oakland University | $11,309 | $2,600 | $8,232 | $5,412 | - |
University of Michigan-Flint | $13,456 | $1,716 | $9,016 | $3,126 | - |
Michigan State University | $11,754 | $3,592 | $11,754 | $3,592 | - |
Jackson College | $11,310 | $3,212 | $10,000 | $3,212 | - |
Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
Average | $11,094 | $2,594 | $9,804 | $3,264 | - |