Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,148 when living on campus and $28,016 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,524 when living on campus and $38,392 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 | ||
| Wayne State University | $14,297 | $30,419 | $1,316 | $16,172 | $17,958 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | $5,982 | $7,906 | $1,780 | - | $16,544 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $12,240 | $28,752 | $1,120 | $12,920 | $14,440 |
| Oakland University | $14,694 | $23,188 | $700 | $13,909 | $13,644 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $14,014 | $31,274 | $700 | $15,172 | $12,142 |
| Central Michigan University | - | $14,190 | $1,240 | $15,628 | $13,040 |
| Average | $12,245 | $22,622 | $1,143 | $14,760 | $14,628 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,245 for in-state students and $22,622 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Flint requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,274 and Schoolcraft Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,906 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wayne State University | $15,882 | $34,199 | $14,297 | $30,419 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | $5,650 | $7,652 | $5,982 | $7,906 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $11,565 | $27,164 | $12,240 | $28,752 |
| Oakland University | $15,723 | $24,735 | $14,694 | $23,188 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $12,858 | $25,074 | $14,014 | $31,274 |
| Central Michigan University | $13,703 | $13,703 | - | $14,190 |
| Average | $12,564 | $22,088 | $12,245 | $22,622 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,456 for state residents and $24,129 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -7.99% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wayne State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $39,639 and Central Michigan University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,843.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wayne State University | $19,789 | $40,406 | $20,482 | $41,820 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Saginaw Valley State University | $16,362 | $30,778 | - | $17,328 |
| Oakland University | $20,016 | $24,648 | $20,979 | $24,648 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $13,264 | $18,900 | $13,907 | $20,558 |
| Central Michigan University | $16,392 | $16,392 | - | $16,293 |
| Average | $17,165 | $26,225 | $18,456 | $24,129 |
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 $14,760 when a student lives on campus and $14,628 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Wayne State University | $11,762 | $4,410 | $12,104 | $5,854 | - |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | - | - | $11,846 | $4,698 | - |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $11,700 | $1,220 | $11,700 | $2,740 | - |
| Oakland University | $11,309 | $2,600 | $8,232 | $5,412 | - |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $13,456 | $1,716 | $9,016 | $3,126 | - |
| Central Michigan University | $12,178 | $3,450 | $8,970 | $4,070 | - |
| Average | $12,081 | $2,679 | $10,311 | $4,317 | - |