Best Biology Colleges in Michigan
43 accredited institutions in Michigan offering biology programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
43
Colleges
13,329
Graduates/yr
24
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Biology Programs in Michigan
1
PublicBachelor's
Michigan State University
East Lansing
3,663
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$16,930
In-State Tuition
83%
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
2,235
Graduates/yr
18%
Acceptance
$17,977
In-State Tuition
93%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
1,164
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$14,978
In-State Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Wayne State University
Detroit
603
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$13,660
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
543
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$13,862
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
462
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$16,429
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit
441
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$32,300
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$13,152
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicBachelor's
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
393
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$15,198
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicBachelor's
Northern Michigan University
Marquette
390
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$12,726
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
381
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$15,200
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicAssociate's
Mott Community College
Flint
333
Graduates/yr
$4,646
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicBachelor's
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn
264
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$14,544
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicBachelor's
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
246
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$14,140
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicBachelor's
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint
231
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$12,942
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicBachelor's
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
216
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$12,240
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo
198
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$58,185
Tuition
82%
Grad Rate
$17,208
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Calvin University
Grand Rapids
162
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$38,370
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$17,504
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hope College
Holland
156
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$37,240
Tuition
82%
Grad Rate
$14,835
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale
153
Graduates/yr
21%
Acceptance
$30,780
Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Alma College
Alma
141
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$47,160
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$17,595
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Albion College
Albion
132
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$55,226
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$12,342
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Andrews University
Berrien Springs
99
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$32,400
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$19,730
Net Price <$30K
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Adrian College
Adrian
93
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$39,280
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$18,619
Net Price <$30K
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24
PublicBachelor's
Michigan Technological University
Houghton
87
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$19,429
In-State Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
The University of Olivet
Olivet
66
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$32,694
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$20,286
Net Price <$30K
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26
PublicBachelor's
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie
66
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$13,968
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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27
PublicAssociate's
Lansing Community College
Lansing
63
Graduates/yr
$7,020
In-State Tuition
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28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Madonna University
Livonia
60
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$27,360
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$12,571
Net Price <$30K
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29
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Siena Heights University
Adrian
57
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$28,500
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$20,155
Net Price <$30K
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30
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor
42
Graduates/yr
37%
Acceptance
$31,940
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$18,671
Net Price <$30K
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31
PublicAssociate's
Henry Ford College
Dearborn
39
Graduates/yr
$4,656
In-State Tuition
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32
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids
27
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$37,720
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$11,203
Net Price <$30K
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33
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids
27
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$28,300
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$18,021
Net Price <$30K
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34
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
21
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$33,750
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$19,961
Net Price <$30K
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35
PublicAssociate's
Alpena Community College
Alpena
15
Graduates/yr
$7,485
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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36
PublicAssociate's
Gogebic Community College
Ironwood
12
Graduates/yr
$6,107
In-State Tuition
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37
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield
12
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$40,672
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$31,820
Net Price <$30K
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38
PublicAssociate's
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor
12
Graduates/yr
$7,500
In-State Tuition
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39
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rochester University
Rochester Hills
9
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$27,938
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$14,881
Net Price <$30K
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40
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Kettering University
Flint
6
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$45,380
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$24,504
Net Price <$30K
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41
PublicAssociate's
Bay de Noc Community College
Escanaba
3
Graduates/yr
$7,998
In-State Tuition
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42
PublicAssociate's
Macomb Community College
Warren
3
Graduates/yr
$6,240
In-State Tuition
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43
PublicAssociate's
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac
3
Graduates/yr
$5,673
In-State Tuition
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Studying Biology in Michigan
Michigan has 43 accredited colleges offering biology programs, producing 13,329 graduates annually. Of these, 24 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.