Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,341 when living on campus and $27,892 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,024 when living on campus and $35,575 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 | ||
| Northern Michigan University | $13,304 | $18,800 | $720 | $14,900 | $13,332 |
| 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 |
| 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 | $13,610 | $21,293 | $1,283 | $13,448 | $12,999 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,610 for in-state students and $21,293 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.35% 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 | |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,948 | $18,570 | $13,304 | $18,800 |
| 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 |
| Central Michigan University | $13,703 | $13,703 | - | $14,190 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Average | $13,601 | $20,805 | $13,610 | $21,293 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,778 for state residents and $21,210 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Dearborn requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,160 and Northern Michigan University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,160.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northern Michigan University | $11,028 | $14,484 | $11,600 | $15,056 |
| 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. | |||
| Central Michigan University | $16,392 | $16,392 | - | $16,293 |
| Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $16,644 | $20,422 | $13,778 | $21,210 |
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 $13,448 when a student lives on campus and $12,999 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,752 | $2,148 | $10,850 | $2,482 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Central Michigan University | $12,178 | $3,450 | $8,970 | $4,070 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Average | $11,186 | $2,262 | $10,106 | $2,893 | - |