Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,727 when living on campus and $26,615 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,696 when living on campus and $33,584 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 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,076 | $12,762 | $835 | $11,820 | $15,170 |
| 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 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Bay Mills Community College | - | $3,320 | $700 | - | $11,222 |
| Average | $12,635 | $19,604 | $990 | $13,102 | $12,990 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,635 for in-state students and $19,604 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.62% 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 | |
| Western Michigan University | $14,623 | $18,254 | $15,298 | $19,098 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $9,532 | $12,048 | $10,076 | $12,762 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $12,858 | $25,074 | $14,014 | $31,274 |
| Michigan State University | $16,617 | $42,607 | $15,988 | $43,372 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Bay Mills Community College | $3,320 | $3,320 | - | $3,320 |
| Average | $10,824 | $18,216 | $12,635 | $19,604 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,111 for state residents and $30,079 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.92% 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Michigan University | $18,462 | $27,231 | $19,277 | $28,454 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Michigan-Flint | $13,264 | $18,900 | $13,907 | $20,558 |
| Michigan State University | $20,382 | $39,876 | $21,148 | $41,224 |
| Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bay Mills Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $17,369 | $28,669 | $18,111 | $30,079 |
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 $13,102 when a student lives on campus and $12,990 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 | - |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,200 | $1,620 | $11,250 | $3,920 | - |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $13,456 | $1,716 | $9,016 | $3,126 | - |
| Michigan State University | $11,754 | $3,592 | $11,754 | $3,592 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Bay Mills Community College | - | - | $7,820 | $3,402 | - |
| Average | $10,828 | $2,274 | $9,944 | $3,047 | - |