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Cheapest Colleges in Michigan 2026

West Shore Community College leads this list with an average net price of $1,527 per year. EduGradify shows 25 colleges here after checking federal net-price and earnings data.

The lowest-net-price colleges in Michigan that report federal earnings.

Schools ranked
25
Cheapest net price
$1,527
Top earnings 10y
$54,735
Public / Private
25 / 0

How we picked this list

This list starts with Michigan colleges, removes schools without usable net-price data, then sorts from lowest average net price upward. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 22.10 (25 public, 0 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

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FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

West Shore Community College in Scottville, MI tops this ranking. Average net price is $1,527 per year.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by net price/yr using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Michigan colleges are in this list?

69 Michigan colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.