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Colleges in Michigan

6 Michigan colleges grouped by how selective they are. Tiers are broad bands, not admission odds.

2 Other public universities · 4 Private

Highly Selective~15-30% acceptance

Accessible75%+ acceptance

Michigan colleges by field

Schools in Michigan with a widely recognized strength in each field. Not exhaustive, see each field's page for colleges in every state.

Other states

Frequently asked questions

How many Michigan colleges are in the MajorAtlas College Finder?+

6 colleges in Michigan are currently listed. It's a curated starting set, not every college in the state, so a school's absence doesn't mean anything about its quality.

Which Michigan colleges are the most selective?+

By our tiers, the most selective Michigan schools listed are Hillsdale College and University of Michigan. Treat these as reaches for nearly every applicant and balance them with lower-tier schools.

Which Michigan colleges are the most accessible?+

Calvin University, Hope College, Kettering University, and Michigan Technological University are in our Accessible tier, which usually admits the large majority of applicants who meet eligibility requirements. Still confirm that your intended major is offered and not capped.

Are these exact admission odds for Michigan colleges?+

No. Tiers are broad bands based on reported acceptance rates, which change every cycle and differ by major. For a specific school's current numbers, use its Common Data Set; our guide "How to Build Your Own College List by Score and GPA" explains how.

Tiers and "known for" tags are general guidance compiled from public sources and may be out of date. Confirm details with each school.

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