For the 2024-25 school year, there are 52 community colleges serving 246,578 students in Michigan (30 public colleges and 22 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Michigan is approximately $4,952 per year for in-state students and $6,896 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,103 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Baker College, Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing, and Carnegie Institute.
The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 86% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 40%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 19:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(MI) School Average
Asian
4%
Hispanic
7%
Black
16%
White
60%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
4%
Non Resident
2%
Unknown
6%
Top Ranked Michigan Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
Baker College
Private not-for-profit
1020 S Washington St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-3500
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-3500
| 5,318 students
Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing
Private for-profit
3215 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 318-3330
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 318-3330
| 288 students
Carnegie Institute
Private for-profit
550 Stephenson Hwy Suite 100
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 589-1078
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 589-1078
| 128 students
Douglas J Aveda Institute
Private for-profit
331 East Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 349-9343
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 349-9343
| 889 students
Ross College-Grand Rapids North
Private for-profit
1624 Woodworth NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 588-2203
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 588-2203
| 263 students
School of Missionary Aviation Technology
Private not-for-profit
84 E. Sprague Rd.
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4160
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4160
| 30 students
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty
Private for-profit
3200 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4424
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4424
| 88 students
Baker College of Auburn Hills
Private, non-profit
1500 University Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 340-0600
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 340-0600
| 2,703 students
Baker College of Cadillac
Private, non-profit
9600 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-3101
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-3101
| 1,340 students
Baker College of Jackson
Private, non-profit
2800 Springport Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 789-6123
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 789-6123
| 1,937 students
Baker College of Muskegon
Private, non-profit
1903 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 777-8800
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 777-8800
| 3,481 students
Baker College of Owosso
Private, non-profit
1020 S. Washington Street
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-3350
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-3350
| 2,512 students
Baker College of Port Huron
Private, non-profit
3403 Lapeer Road
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 985-7000
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 985-7000
| 798 students
2001 N Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-5802
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-5802
| 2,514 students
Dorsey College
Private for-profit
31739 John R Road
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 585-9200
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 585-9200
| 441 students
Dorsey College-Dearborn
Private for-profit
18660 Ford Rd
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 982-3730
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 982-3730
| 965 students
Dorsey College-Roseville
Private for-profit
31450 Gratiot Avenue
Roseville, MI 48066
(586) 296-3225
Roseville, MI 48066
(586) 296-3225
| 1,204 students
Finlandia University
Private not-for-profit
601 Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5300
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5300
| 424 students
62249 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-9945
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-9945
| 1,648 students
143 Bostwick Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 234-4000
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 234-4000
| 17,294 students
6767 West O Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49003
(269) 488-4100
Kalamazoo, MI 49003
(269) 488-4100
| 9,143 students
111 Beartown Road
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 524-8400
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 524-8400
| 79 students
Lake Michigan College
Public
2755 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-8100
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-8100
| 4,243 students
Macomb Community College
Public
14500 E Twelve Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 445-7999
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 445-7999
| 22,537 students
Metro Detroit Barber College
Private not-for-profit
7443 W. McNichols
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 342-4400
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 342-4400
| 45 students
MIAT College of Technology
Private for-profit
2955 S Haggerty
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 423-2100
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 423-2100
| 1,441 students
The Michigan Barber School
Private not-for-profit
8988-90 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 894-2300
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 894-2300
| 135 students
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Community Colleges in Michigan (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Baker College Corporate Services (Closed 2020)
Private, non-profit
34401 S Gratiot Ave
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 790-5235
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 790-5235
| 170 students
Baker College of Allen Park (Closed 2020)
Private, non-profit
4500 Enterprise Dr
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 425-3700
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 425-3700
| 3,372 students
Baker College of Clinton Township (Closed 2020)
Private, non-profit
34950 Little Mack Ave
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 791-6610
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 791-6610
| 3,625 students
DeVry University-Michigan (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
26999 Central Park Blvd., Ste. 125
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 213-1610
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 213-1610
| 289 students
ITT Technical Institute-Canton (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
1905 S. Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-7800
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-7800
| 415 students
ITT Technical Institute-Swartz Creek (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
6359 Miller Road
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 628-2500
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 628-2500
| 370 students
ITT Technical Institute-Troy (Closed 2006)
Private, for profit
1522 E Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 524-1800
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 524-1800
| 466 students
ITT Technical Institute-Wyoming (Closed 2014)
Private, for profit
1980 Metro Court S.W.
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 406-1200
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 406-1200
| 312 students
Lewis College Of Business (Closed 2013)
Private, non-profit
17370 Meyers Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 862-6300
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 862-6300
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Michigan?
There are 52 community colleges serving 246,578 students in Michigan.
How much do community colleges cost in Michigan?
The average tuition for community colleges in Michigan is approximately $4,952 per year for in-state students and $6,896 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,103.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Michigan?
The top-ranked community colleges in Michigan include Baker College, Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing, and Carnegie Institute.
What is community college acceptance rate in Michigan?
The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 86% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Michigan?
Community colleges in Michigan have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Michigan?
Community colleges in Michigan have approximately 40% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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