For the 2025 school year, there are 2 community colleges serving 14,113 students in Ingham County County, Michigan.
The top ranked community college in Ingham County, MI is Douglas J Aveda Institute.
The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 71% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top Ranked Ingham County Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
331 East Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 349-9343
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 349-9343
| 889 students
Community Colleges in Ingham County, MI (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing (Closed 2024)
Private for-profit
3215 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 318-3330
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 318-3330
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Ingham County, MI?
There are 2 community colleges serving 14,113 students in Ingham County, MI.
What is community college acceptance rate in Ingham County, MI?
The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 71% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Ingham County, MI?
Community colleges in Ingham County, MI have approximately 35% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black and Hispanic.
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