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Best Michigan Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 49 community colleges serving 246,727 students in Michigan (31 public colleges and 18 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Michigan is approximately $5,506 per year for in-state students and $7,381 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $8,280 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in Michigan include Lake Michigan College, Douglas J Institute, and Gogebic Community College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 73% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 40%, with the majority being Black and the student-teacher ratio is 19:1.

Top-Ranked Michigan Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Lake Michigan College
Public
2755 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-8100
Enrollment: 3,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 99% In-state tuition: $4,488 Out-state tuition: $4,488 Minority enrollment: 46%
Douglas J Institute
Public
331 East Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 349-9343
Enrollment: 889 students Acceptance rate: 75%
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
Enrollment: 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 In-state tuition: $7,653 Out-state tuition: $8,552
6767 West O Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49003
(269) 488-4100
Enrollment: 9,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 25% In-state tuition: $4,896 Out-state tuition: $6,601 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Enrollment: 1,296 student Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $5,190 Out-state tuition: $9,870 Minority enrollment: 15%
Macomb Community College
Public
14500 E Twelve Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 445-7999
Enrollment: 22,537 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 25% In-state tuition: $4,440 Out-state tuition: $5,711 Minority enrollment: 35%
Metro Detroit Barber College
Private not-for-profit
7443 W. McNichols
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 342-4400
Enrollment: 59 students Minority enrollment: 94%
The Michigan Barber School
Private not-for-profit
8988-90 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 894-2300
Enrollment: 184 students Minority enrollment: 97%
North Central Michigan College
North Central Michigan College Photo - Welcome back barbecue.
Public
1515 Howard St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-6600
Enrollment: 2,154 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Acceptance rate: 80% In-state tuition: $5,940 Out-state tuition: $7,710 Minority enrollment: 14%
School of Missionary Aviation Technology
Private not-for-profit
84 E. Sprague Rd.
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4160
Enrollment: 68 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Alpena Community College
Public
665 Johnson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-9021
Enrollment: 2,625 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 75% In-state tuition: $5,970 Out-state tuition: $5,970 Minority enrollment: 11%
Baker College
Private not-for-profit
1020 S Washington St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-3500
Enrollment: 5,318 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 41% Private-state tuition: $8,280 Minority enrollment: 27%
Baker College of Auburn Hills
Private, non-profit
1500 University Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 340-0600
Enrollment: 2,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Private-state tuition: $8,280 Minority enrollment: 20%
Baker College of Cadillac
Private, non-profit
9600 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-3101
Enrollment: 1,340 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 75% Private-state tuition: $8,280 Minority enrollment: 3%
Baker College of Jackson
Private, non-profit
2800 Springport Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 789-6123
Enrollment: 1,937 student Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Private-state tuition: $8,280 Minority enrollment: 10%
Baker College of Muskegon
Private, non-profit
1903 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 777-8800
Enrollment: 3,481 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Private-state tuition: $8,280 Minority enrollment: 14%
Baker College of Owosso
Private, non-profit
1020 S. Washington Street
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-3350
Enrollment: 2,512 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Private-state tuition: $8,280 Minority enrollment: 5%
Baker College of Port Huron
Private, non-profit
3403 Lapeer Road
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 985-7000
Enrollment: 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Private-state tuition: $8,280 Minority enrollment: 4%
Bay de Noc Community College
Bay de Noc Community College Photo
Public
2001 N Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-5802
Enrollment: 2,514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 In-state tuition: $5,300 Out-state tuition: $9,600 Minority enrollment: 14%
Carnegie Institute
Private for-profit
550 Stephenson Hwy Suite 100
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 589-1078
Enrollment: 142 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Delta College
Public
1961 Delta Road
University Center, MI 48710
(989) 686-9000
Enrollment: 9,721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 In-state tuition: $4,847 Out-state tuition: $8,963 Minority enrollment: 27%
Dorsey College
Private for-profit
31739 John R Road
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 585-9200
Enrollment: 1,322 student Minority enrollment: 88%
Dorsey College-Dearborn
Private for-profit
18660 Ford Rd
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 982-3730
Enrollment: 965 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Dorsey College-Roseville
Private for-profit
31450 Gratiot Avenue
Roseville, MI 48066
(586) 296-3225
Enrollment: 1,204 student Minority enrollment: 92%
Glen Oaks Community College
Public
62249 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-9945
Enrollment: 1,648 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $4,476 Out-state tuition: $5,268 Minority enrollment: 26%
Grand Rapids Community College
Public
143 Bostwick Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 234-4000
Enrollment: 17,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $5,931 Out-state tuition: $8,571 Minority enrollment: 38%
Henry Ford College
Public
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 845-9600
Enrollment: 15,739 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $4,132 Out-state tuition: $4,252 Minority enrollment: 52%
Jackson College
Public
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-0800
Enrollment: 5,895 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $4,704 Out-state tuition: $6,024 Minority enrollment: 31%
Kellogg Community College
Public
450 North Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-3931
Enrollment: 4,917 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $149 Out-state tuition: $225 Minority enrollment: 28%
111 Beartown Road
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 524-8400
Enrollment: 302 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Lansing Community College
Public
610 N Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 483-1957
Enrollment: 13,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
MIAT College of Technology
Private for-profit
2955 S Haggerty
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 423-2100
Enrollment: 2,182 students Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Enrollment: 3,900 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 In-state tuition: $4,988 Out-state tuition: $8,852 Minority enrollment: 17%
Monroe County Community College
Public
1555 South Raisinville Road
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-7300
Enrollment: 3,236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $5,680 Out-state tuition: $6,220 Minority enrollment: 32%
Montcalm Community College
Public
2800 College Dr.
Sidney, MI 48885
(989) 328-2111
Enrollment: 2,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $5,820 Out-state tuition: $8,430 Minority enrollment: 32%
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Community Colleges in Michigan (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
34401 S Gratiot Ave
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 790-5235
Enrollment: 170 students Minority enrollment: 43%
4500 Enterprise Dr
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 425-3700
Enrollment: 3,372 students Private-state tuition: $8,280 Minority enrollment: 37%
34950 Little Mack Ave
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 791-6610
Enrollment: 3,625 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Private-state tuition: $8,280 Minority enrollment: 21%
3215 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 318-3330
Enrollment: 288 students Minority enrollment: 38%
26999 Central Park Blvd., Ste. 125
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 213-1610
Enrollment: 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 70% Private-state tuition: $16,888 Minority enrollment: 63%
Finlandia University (Closed 2024)
Private not-for-profit
601 Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5300
Enrollment: 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Acceptance rate: 78% Private-state tuition: $21,480 Minority enrollment: 96%
1905 S. Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-7800
Enrollment: 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 58% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 37%
6359 Miller Road
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 628-2500
Enrollment: 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 98% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 33%
1522 E Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 524-1800
Enrollment: 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 79% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 38%
1980 Metro Court S.W.
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 406-1200
Enrollment: 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 93% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 25%
17370 Meyers Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 862-6300
Enrollment: 67 students
3200 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4424
Enrollment: 109 students Minority enrollment: 74%

Overview

This State (MI)
Total Faculty
224 staff
Number of Programs Offered
39

Student Body

Total Enrollment
3,006 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
# Full-Time Students
904 students
# Part-Time Students
2,102 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
965 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,448 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
188 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
4%
% Hispanic
7%
% Black
16%
% White
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
% Two or more races
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
6%
Diversity Score
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$5,506
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,381
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,280
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Total Avg.
n/a
SAT Reading
480
SAT Math
470
ACT Total Avg.
n/a
ACT Composite
20
ACT English
20
ACT Math
19

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Michigan?
There are 49 community colleges serving 246,727 students in Michigan.
How much do community colleges cost in Michigan?
The average tuition for community colleges in Michigan is approximately $5,506 per year for in-state students and $7,381 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $8,280.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in Michigan?
The top-ranked community colleges in Michigan include Lake Michigan College, Douglas J Institute, and Gogebic Community College.
What is the community college acceptance rate in Michigan?
The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 73% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is the 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 colleges in Michigan?
Community colleges in Michigan have approximately 40% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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