Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,463 when living on campus and $31,044 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $46,730 when living on campus and $46,311 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 | ||
| Western Michigan University | $15,298 | $19,098 | $1,128 | $14,344 | $14,344 |
| Northern Michigan University | $13,304 | $18,800 | $720 | $14,900 | $13,332 |
| Michigan State University | $15,988 | $43,372 | $1,334 | $15,346 | $15,346 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $17,228 | $58,072 | $1,126 | $16,428 | $16,428 |
| Lake Superior State University | - | $14,266 | $2,000 | $12,717 | $12,190 |
| Average | $15,455 | $30,722 | $1,262 | $14,747 | $14,328 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,455 for in-state students and $30,722 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $58,072 and Lake Superior State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,266 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Michigan University | $14,623 | $18,254 | $15,298 | $19,098 |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,948 | $18,570 | $13,304 | $18,800 |
| Michigan State University | $16,617 | $42,607 | $15,988 | $43,372 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $17,786 | $57,273 | $17,228 | $58,072 |
| Lake Superior State University | $13,728 | $13,728 | - | $14,266 |
| Average | $15,140 | $30,086 | $15,455 | $30,722 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,887 for state residents and $34,947 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $54,720 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 | |
| Western Michigan University | $18,462 | $27,231 | $19,277 | $28,454 |
| Northern Michigan University | $11,028 | $14,484 | $11,600 | $15,056 |
| Michigan State University | $20,382 | $39,876 | $21,148 | $41,224 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $26,226 | $52,456 | $27,524 | $55,052 |
| Lake Superior State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $19,025 | $33,512 | $19,887 | $34,947 |
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 $14,747 when a student lives on campus and $14,328 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Michigan University | $11,713 | $2,631 | $11,713 | $2,631 | - |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,752 | $2,148 | $10,850 | $2,482 | - |
| Michigan State University | $11,754 | $3,592 | $11,754 | $3,592 | - |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $13,856 | $2,572 | $13,856 | $2,572 | - |
| Lake Superior State University | $11,207 | $1,510 | $9,130 | $3,060 | - |
| Average | $12,256 | $2,491 | $11,461 | $2,867 | - |