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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Michigan

53 accredited institutions in Michigan offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

53

Colleges

30,453

Graduates/yr

40

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Michigan

PublicAssociate's

Wayne County Community College District

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Macomb Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Oakland Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Grand Rapids Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Mott Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Washtenaw Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Lansing Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Henry Ford College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University Center

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Schoolcraft Community College District

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

St Clair County Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Muskegon Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Jackson College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Northwestern Michigan College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

North Central Michigan College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kellogg Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Lake Michigan College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Monroe County Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Oakland University

Rochester Hills

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Northern Michigan University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Mid Michigan College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Glen Oaks Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kirtland Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Grand Valley State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Montcalm Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Bay de Noc Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Southwestern Michigan College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

West Shore Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Ferris State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste Marie

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Michigan State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Spring Arbor University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Rochester University

Rochester Hills

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Michigan-Dearborn

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Alpena Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Andrews University

Berrien Springs

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Gogebic Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Aquinas College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Siena Heights University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Wayne State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Madonna University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Great Lakes Christian College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Lawrence Technological University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Grace Christian University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Cornerstone University

Net Price <$30K

University of Michigan-Flint

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

University of Detroit Mercy

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Michigan Technological University

In-State Tuition

Studying Liberal Arts in Michigan

Michigan has 53 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 30,453 graduates annually. Of these, 40 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.