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Most Selective Colleges in Michigan by Acceptance Rate 2026

The hardest Michigan colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.

Schools ranked
25
Cheapest net price
$7,007
Top earnings 10y
$94,823
Public / Private
6 / 19

How we picked this list

This list starts with Michigan colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 8.69 (6 public, 19 private).

Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. See our full methodology for the formulas.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, MI tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 15.6%.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by acceptance 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?

40 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.