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Community-college tuition in Michigan

Published in-state tuition for community colleges in Michigan, ranked highest to lowest. Use this as a quick reference for comparing the published price tag across institutions; for a full picture of what you'll actually pay, see each college's profile and our cost-and-aid guide for Michigan.

  1. Muskegon Community CollegeMuskegon, MI$7,250
  2. Mott Community CollegeFlint, MI$6,845
  3. Southwestern Michigan CollegeDowagiac, MI$6,417
  4. Mid Michigan CollegeHarrison, MI$6,132
  5. Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City, MI$5,860
  6. Bay de Noc Community CollegeEscanaba, MI$5,712
  7. Lake Michigan CollegeBenton Harbor, MI$5,445
  8. North Central Michigan CollegePetoskey, MI$5,430
  9. Alpena Community CollegeAlpena, MI$5,250
  10. St Clair County Community CollegePort Huron, MI$5,212
  11. Kirtland Community CollegeGrayling, MI$5,190
  12. Delta CollegeUniversity Center, MI$4,820
  13. Gogebic Community CollegeIronwood, MI$4,800
  14. Monroe County Community CollegeMonroe, MI$4,759
  15. Schoolcraft Community College DistrictLivonia, MI$4,736
  16. Montcalm Community CollegeSidney, MI$4,662
  17. West Shore Community CollegeScottville, MI$4,470
  18. Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids, MI$4,179
  19. Glen Oaks Community CollegeCentreville, MI$4,176
  20. Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeKalamazoo, MI$4,144
  21. Kellogg Community CollegeBattle Creek, MI$4,118
  22. Lansing Community CollegeLansing, MI$4,100
  23. Macomb Community CollegeWarren, MI$3,660
  24. Oakland Community CollegeAuburn Hills, MI$3,020
  25. Saginaw Chippewa Tribal CollegeMount Pleasant, MI$2,730

How to read this table

The published rate is what the institution charges before financial aid is applied. Michigan community colleges are funded through a combination of state appropriations, local tax support (in many states), and student tuition; the public colleges on this list are required to publish their tuition schedules and report them annually to the U.S. Department of Education. Private nonprofit and private for-profit two-year colleges in Michigan report similarly but may not benefit from state subsidy, which is why their tuition rates can be substantially higher.

Tuition alone is the smallest component of a community-college cost decision for most students. The full annual cost of attendance — including required fees, books, supplies, transportation, and (when applicable) room and board — is consistently several times the tuition figure shown here. Federal Pell Grants, state grant programs in Michigan, and institutional aid typically reduce the out-of-pocket cost dramatically, often to zero for the lowest-income students. Always file the FAFSA before you decide which community college is most affordable for you personally; the answer based on real cost is frequently different from the answer based on sticker price.

If you are not a Michigan resident, expect a meaningfully higher tuition rate at most public community colleges in the state. Out-of-state tuition is reported on each college's full profile.