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Best Michigan Community Colleges (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 50 community colleges serving 178,984 students in Michigan (30 public colleges and 20 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 86%, with the majority being Asian and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(MI) School Average
American Indian
3%
Asian
14%
Black
6%
White
14%
Hawaiian
56%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
2%
Michigan All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

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
| 4,969 students
Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing
Private for-profit
3215 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 318-3330
| 288 students
Carnegie Institute
Private for-profit
550 Stephenson Hwy Suite 100
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
| 889 students
Kirtland Community College
Kirtland Community College Photo - Health Science Center Building, Kirtland - Grayling.
Public
4800 W 4 Mile Road
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 275-5000
| 1,538 students
Ross College-Grand Rapids North
Private for-profit
1624 Woodworth NE
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
| 30 students
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty
Private for-profit
3200 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4424
| 88 students
Alpena Community College
Public
665 Johnson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-9021
| 1,487 students
Baker College of Auburn Hills
Private, non-profit
1500 University Drive
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
| 1,340 students
Baker College of Jackson
Private, non-profit
2800 Springport Rd
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
| 3,481 students
Baker College of Owosso
Private, non-profit
1020 S. Washington Street
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
| 798 students
Bay de Noc Community College
Bay de Noc Community College Photo
Public
2001 N Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-5802
| 1,958 students
Delta College
Public
1961 Delta Road
University Center, MI 48710
(989) 686-9000
| 7,054 students
Dorsey College
Private for-profit
31739 John R Road
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 585-9200
| 441 students
Finlandia University
Private not-for-profit
601 Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5300
| 424 students
Glen Oaks Community College
Public
62249 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-9945
| 1,068 students
Gogebic Community College
Gogebic Community College Photo - Aerial view of the main campus in Ironwood, MI
Public
E4946 Jackson Rd
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-4231
| 857 students
Grand Rapids Community College
Public
143 Bostwick Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 234-4000
| 12,642 students
Henry Ford College
Public
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 845-9600
| 11,379 students
Jackson College
Public
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-0800
| 4,103 students
6767 West O Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49003
(269) 488-4100
| 6,966 students
Kellogg Community College
Public
450 North Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-3931
| 3,453 students
111 Beartown Road
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 524-8400
| 79 students
Lake Michigan College
Public
2755 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-8100
| 2,729 students
Lansing Community College
Lansing Community College Photo
Public
610 N Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 483-1957
| 10,303 students
Macomb Community College
Public
14500 E Twelve Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 445-7999
| 16,762 students
Metro Detroit Barber College
Private not-for-profit
7443 W. McNichols
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 342-4400
| 45 students
MIAT College of Technology
Private for-profit
2955 S Haggerty
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
| 135 students
Mid Michigan College
Mid Michigan College Photo - Our new Center for Liberal Arts and Business on our Mt. Pleasant campus.
Public
1375 S Clare Ave
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 386-6622
| 3,297 students
1555 South Raisinville Road
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-7300
| 2,475 students
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Community Colleges in Michigan (Closed)

School
Location
Students
34401 S Gratiot Ave
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 790-5235
| 170 students
4500 Enterprise Dr
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 425-3700
| 3,372 students
34950 Little Mack Ave
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 791-6610
| 3,625 students
26999 Central Park Blvd., Ste. 125
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 213-1610
| 289 students
1905 S. Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-7800
| 415 students
6359 Miller Road
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 628-2500
| 370 students
1522 E Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 524-1800
| 466 students
1980 Metro Court S.W.
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 406-1200
| 312 students
17370 Meyers Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 862-6300
| 67 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Michigan?
There are 50 community colleges serving 178,984 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 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Michigan?
Community colleges in Michigan have approximately 86% minority enrollment, with the majority being Asian.

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