Michigan: Colleges & Universities

Colleges & Universities in Michigan

Public Universities, Community & Tribal Colleges, and Private Institutions

Michigan offers a wide range of higher-education opportunities, including public four-year universities, community colleges, tribal colleges, and private colleges and universities.

This guide brings together Michigan's major degree-granting higher-education institutions in one place, including their location and official website. It is designed to help high school students, college applicants, families, transfer students, and anyone researching higher-education options in Michigan.

🎓 Michigan Higher-Education at a Glance

15 Public Universities Four-Year Institutions	28 Community Colleges Public Two-Year Institutions
3 Tribal Colleges Community/Tribal Institutions	30+ Private Colleges & Universities Independent / Private Institutions

🏛️ Public Universities — 15

Michigan has 15 public universities. These institutions provide bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional programs across the state. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

#	Institution	Address	Official Website
1	Central Michigan University	1200 S Franklin St, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859	cmich.edu
2	Eastern Michigan University	900 Oakwood St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197	emich.edu
3	Ferris State University	1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307	ferris.edu
4	Grand Valley State University	1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401	gvsu.edu
5	Lake Superior State University	650 W Easterday Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783	lssu.edu
6	Michigan State University	426 Auditorium Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824	msu.edu
7	Michigan Technological University	1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931	mtu.edu
8	Northern Michigan University	1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855	nmu.edu
9	Oakland University	318 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester, MI 48309	oakland.edu
10	Saginaw Valley State University	7400 Bay Rd, University Center, MI 48710	svsu.edu
11	University of Michigan – Ann Arbor	500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109	umich.edu
12	University of Michigan – Dearborn	4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI 48128	umdearborn.edu
13	University of Michigan – Flint	303 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48502	umflint.edu
14	Wayne State University	42 W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48202	wayne.edu
15	Western Michigan University	1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008	wmich.edu

🏫 Public Community Colleges — 28

Michigan has 28 public community colleges. These colleges provide associate degrees, transfer pathways, certificates, workforce training and skilled-trades programs. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

#	College	Address	Official Website
1	Alpena Community College	665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707	alpenacc.edu
2	Bay College	2001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI 49829	baycollege.edu
3	Delta College	1961 Delta Rd, University Center, MI 48710	delta.edu
4	Glen Oaks Community College	62249 Shimmel Rd, Centreville, MI 49032	glenoaks.edu
5	Gogebic Community College	E4946 Jackson Rd, Ironwood, MI 49938	gogebic.edu
6	Grand Rapids Community College	143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503	grcc.edu
7	Henry Ford College	5101 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI 48128	hfcc.edu
8	Jackson College	2111 Emmons Rd, Jackson, MI 49201	jccmi.edu
9	Kalamazoo Valley Community College	6767 W O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49003	kvcc.edu
10	Kellogg Community College	450 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017	kellogg.edu
11	Kirtland Community College	4800 W 4 Mile Rd, Grayling, MI 49738	kirtland.edu
12	Lake Michigan College	2755 E Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	lakemichigancollege.edu
13	Lansing Community College	610 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933	lcc.edu
14	Macomb Community College	14500 E 12 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48088	macomb.edu
15	Mid Michigan College	1375 S Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625	midmich.edu
16	Monroe County Community College	1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI 48161	monroeccc.edu
17	Montcalm Community College	2800 College Dr, Sidney, MI 48885	montcalm.edu
18	Mott Community College	1401 E Court St, Flint, MI 48503	mcc.edu
19	Muskegon Community College	221 S Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI 49442	muskegoncc.edu
20	North Central Michigan College	1515 Howard St, Petoskey, MI 49770	ncmich.edu
21	Northwestern Michigan College	1701 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686	nmc.edu
22	Oakland Community College	27055 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334	oaklandcc.edu
23	Schoolcraft College	18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI 48152	schoolcraft.edu
24	Southwestern Michigan College	58900 Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047	swmich.edu
25	St. Clair County Community College	323 Erie St, Port Huron, MI 48060	sc4.edu
26	Washtenaw Community College	4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105	wccnet.edu
27	Wayne County Community College District	801 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226	wcccd.edu
28	West Shore Community College	300 Niblick Rd, Scottville, MI 49454	westshore.edu

🪶 Tribal Colleges — 3

Michigan's community-college system includes tribal institutions serving Native communities. The Michigan Community College Association identifies three tribal colleges in the state. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

#	Institution	Address	Official Website
1	Bay Mills Community College	12214 W Lakeshore Dr, Brimley, MI 49715	bmcc.edu
2	Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College	770 N Main St, L'Anse, MI 49946	kbocc.edu
3	Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College	2274 Enterprise Dr, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858	sagchip.edu

🏢 Private Colleges & Universities

Michigan also has a large independent and private higher-education sector, including liberal-arts colleges, research-oriented institutions, religious institutions, professional schools, and private universities. Michigan identifies independent/private institutions separately from the public university and community-college systems. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

#	Institution	Address	Official Website
1	Adrian College	110 S Madison St, Adrian, MI 49221	adrian.edu
2	Albion College	611 E Porter St, Albion, MI 49224	albion.edu
3	Alma College	614 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801	alma.edu
4	Andrews University	4150 Administration Dr, Berrien Springs, MI 49104	andrews.edu
5	Aquinas College	1700 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506	aquinas.edu
6	Baker College	1050 West Bristol Rd, Flint, MI 48507	baker.edu
7	Calvin University	3201 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546	calvin.edu
8	Cleary University	3750 Cleary Dr, Howell, MI 48843	cleary.edu
9	College for Creative Studies	201 E Kirby St, Detroit, MI 48202	collegeforcreativestudies.edu
10	Concordia University Ann Arbor	4090 Geddes Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105	cuaa.edu
11	Cornerstone University	1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525	cornerstone.edu
12	Davenport University	6191 Kraft Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512	davenport.edu
13	Grace Christian University	100 Buckley Blvd, Wyoming, MI 49509	gracechristian.edu
14	Great Lakes Christian College	6211 W Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917	glcc.edu
15	Hillsdale College	33 E College St, Hillsdale, MI 49242	hillsdale.edu
16	Hope College	69 E 10th St, Holland, MI 49423	hope.edu
17	Kalamazoo College	1200 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006	kzoo.edu
18	Kettering University	1700 University Ave, Flint, MI 48504	kettering.edu
19	Kuyper College	3333 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525	kuyper.edu
20	Lawrence Technological University	21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075	ltu.edu
21	Madonna University	36600 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150	madonna.edu
22	Northwood University	4000 Whiting Dr, Midland, MI 48640	northwood.edu
23	Rochester Christian University	800 W Avon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307	rcu.edu
24	Siena Heights University	1247 E Siena Heights Dr, Adrian, MI 49221	sienaheights.edu
25	Spring Arbor University	106 E Main St, Spring Arbor, MI 49283	arbor.edu
26	University of Detroit Mercy	4001 W 6 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48221	udmercy.edu
27	The University of Olivet	320 S Main St, Olivet, MI 49076	olivetcollege.edu
28	Walsh College	3838 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083	walshcollege.edu
29	Sacred Heart Major Seminary	2701 Chicago Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206	shms.edu
30	Andrews University	4150 Administration Dr, Berrien Springs, MI 49104	andrews.edu

📌 About the list: Michigan's higher-education landscape also includes specialized, career-focused, theological, health-science and proprietary institutions. The main tables above focus on Michigan's public universities, public community/tribal colleges, and major private degree-granting colleges and universities. Michigan's official postsecondary system also maintains licensing information for non-public institutions. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

📚 Sources / References

1. State of Michigan — Michigan Colleges & Universities
Official Michigan higher-education institution directory.
Michigan.gov — Higher Education Institutions

2. State of Michigan — Michigan Colleges and Universities
Official Michigan Student Aid college and university information.
Michigan.gov — Michigan Colleges and Universities

3. Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency — Higher Education
Official state information confirming Michigan's 15 public universities.
Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency — Higher Education Overview

4. Michigan Community College Association (MCCA)
Official association representing Michigan's community colleges and listing its member colleges.
Michigan Community College Association — Member Colleges

5. State of Michigan — Post Secondary Schools
Official information regarding non-public institutions and postsecondary school licensing in Michigan.
Michigan.gov — Post Secondary Schools

Last reviewed: August 2026

Michigan Higher-Education Guide
Public Universities • Community Colleges • Tribal Colleges • Private Institutions