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Best Architecture Colleges in Michigan

13 accredited institutions in Michigan offering architecture programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

13
Colleges
1,032
Graduates/yr
9
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Architecture Programs in Michigan

1
PublicMaster's
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
447
Graduates/yr
18%
Acceptance
$17,977
In-State Tuition
93%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield
195
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$40,672
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$31,820
Net Price <$30K
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit
111
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$32,300
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$13,152
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicAssociate's
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills
81
Graduates/yr
$5,340
In-State Tuition
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Andrews University
Berrien Springs
60
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$32,400
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$19,730
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicMaster's
Wayne State University
Detroit
54
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$13,660
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicAssociate's
Henry Ford College
Dearborn
21
Graduates/yr
$4,656
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids
18
Graduates/yr
$7,590
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicMaster's
Michigan State University
East Lansing
18
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$16,930
In-State Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
12
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$15,200
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitMaster's
Cranbrook Academy of Art
Bloomfield Hills
6
Graduates/yr
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12
PublicMaster's
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
6
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$14,140
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicAssociate's
Lansing Community College
Lansing
3
Graduates/yr
$7,020
In-State Tuition
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Studying Architecture in Michigan

Michigan has 13 accredited colleges offering architecture programs, producing 1,032 graduates annually. Of these, 9 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Michigan residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.