Real costs by state · Michigan · public colleges, in-state prices
Across 14 Michigan public colleges, families earning $75,000–$110,000 paid between $9,167 and $22,703 per year — the lowest at University of Michigan-Flint. (Federal College Scorecard data, July 2026 refresh; in-state prices.)
| School | Sticker / yr | $75–110k families paid |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Flint | $20,915 | $9,167 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $34,654 | $10,869 |
| Oakland University | $25,182 | $11,874 |
| Ferris State University | $27,048 | $12,485 |
| Michigan Technological University | $34,152 | $12,813 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $24,040 | $13,630 |
| Wayne State University | $27,350 | $14,828 |
| Central Michigan University | $30,681 | $16,269 |
| Northern Michigan University | $27,841 | $16,324 |
| Grand Valley State University | $28,367 | $16,609 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $29,640 | $18,243 |
| Western Michigan University | $29,237 | $18,307 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $24,936 | $18,879 |
| Michigan State University | $32,198 | $22,703 |
"Paid" is the average net price reported to the U.S. Department of Education for aided in-state families at $75,000–$110,000 household income — planning data, not an offer. Out-of-state families typically pay more. Other income bands are on each school's page.
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