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Best Michigan Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 49 community colleges serving 245,379 students in Michigan (32 public colleges and 17 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 California include Dorsey College, Douglas J Aveda Institute, and Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 71% (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 (2025)

College
Location
Students
Dorsey College
Private for-profit
31739 John R Road
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 585-9200
| 441 students
Douglas J Aveda Institute
Douglas J Aveda Institute Photo - The outside of Douglas J East Lansing.
Public
331 East Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 349-9343
| 889 students
6767 West O Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49003
(269) 488-4100
| 9,143 students
Macomb Community College
Public
14500 E Twelve Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 445-7999
| 22,537 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
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
15070 Dix Toledo Road
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 258-8183
| 48 students
Alpena Community College
Public
665 Johnson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-9021
| 2,625 students
Baker College
Private not-for-profit
1020 S Washington St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-3500
| 5,318 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
| 2,514 students
Carnegie Institute
Private for-profit
550 Stephenson Hwy Suite 100
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 589-1078
| 128 students
Delta College
Public
1961 Delta Road
University Center, MI 48710
(989) 686-9000
| 9,721 students
Dorsey College-Dearborn
Private for-profit
18660 Ford Rd
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 982-3730
| 965 students
Dorsey College-Roseville
Private for-profit
31450 Gratiot Avenue
Roseville, MI 48066
(586) 296-3225
| 1,204 students
Glen Oaks Community College
Public
62249 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-9945
| 1,648 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
| 891 students
Grand Rapids Community College
Public
143 Bostwick Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 234-4000
| 17,294 students
Henry Ford College
Public
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 845-9600
| 15,739 students
Jackson College
Public
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-0800
| 5,895 students
Kellogg Community College
Public
450 North Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-3931
| 4,917 students
111 Beartown Road
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 524-8400
| 79 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
| 1,296 students
Lake Michigan College
Public
2755 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-8100
| 4,243 students
Lansing Community College
Lansing Community College Photo
Public
610 N Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 483-1957
| 13,224 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
| 3,900 students
1555 South Raisinville Road
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-7300
| 3,236 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
3215 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 318-3330
| 288 students
26999 Central Park Blvd., Ste. 125
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 213-1610
| 289 students
601 Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5300
| 424 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
3200 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4424
| 88 students

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)
$30,700

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
17
ACT Math
19

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Michigan?
There are 49 community colleges serving 245,379 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 Dorsey College, Douglas J Aveda Institute, and Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
What is community college acceptance rate in Michigan?
The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 71% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is 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 college in Michigan?
Community colleges in Michigan have approximately 40% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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