2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan

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The size of a college or university's endowment -- money and assets under their control that fund operations -- is a general measurement of the financial health of the institution. Larger endowments enable institutions to operate without as much need for revenue, which can often help them reduce tuition costs and/or grant more financial aid.

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Rank	Institution	Largest Endowment	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Hillsdale College	1002503208	20.72	1,350 – 1,480	26030	63721	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI Hillsdale College’s motto is “Virtus Tentamine Gaudet” or “Strength Rejoices in the Challenge.” The school has a 97% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. All students have to take courses on the “Great Books” and the United States Constitution. 78% will graduate within 4 years. Largest Endowment $1,002,503,208 8.4% Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $26,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	Baker College	332292988	81.87	960 – 1,160	14743	33619	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Baker College Owosso, MI Based in Owosso, Baker College accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Baker College, there is a 66% first year retention rate......Read more Largest Endowment $332,292,988 4.6% Acceptance Rate 81.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $14,743 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,619
3	Hope College	296649000	79.24	1,130 – 1,370	28643	49727	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Hope College Holland, MI Student athletes at Hope College are known as the Flying Dutchmen and wear orange and blue. Some popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). Hope has a cozy 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 81% six year graduation rate. Largest Endowment $296,649,000 5.0% Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $28,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,727
4	Kalamazoo College	286769775	75.33	1,210 – 1,380	26050	46137	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo College is the leading producer of Peace Corps members out of small liberal arts colleges. Its motto is “Lux Esto,” which is Latin for “Be Light.” Many of K College’s faculty hold a terminal degree in their field. Students follow the “K Plan” – an academic plan that focuses on liberal arts, study abroad, and community. Largest Endowment $286,769,775 9.6% Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $26,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,137
5	Calvin University	254434000	70.91	1,090 – 1,350	26374	48039	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Calvin University accepts 71% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $254,434,000 2.4% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $26,374 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,039
6	Albion College	149894316	80.7	950 – 1,180	18470	48203	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Albion College Albion, MI Albion College’s motto is “Lux Fiat,” or “Let there be Light.” The campus is home to the Whitehouse Nature Center that has six miles of trails, over 160 bird species, 400 plant species, and more. Many undergraduates major in andPre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. Largest Endowment $149,894,316 14.9% Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,203
7	Alma College	132927901	57	970 – 1,200	24862	45720	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Alma College Alma, MI A fairly selective school, 3,000 applicants received acceptance letters to Alma College during the last admissions cycle. 10% decide to enroll. Classes are smaller, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 85% of freshman stay at the school after they complete their first year....Read more Largest Endowment $132,927,901 3.4% Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $24,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,720
8	Kettering University	110070878	78.67	1,100 – 1,310	33616	80275	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Kettering University Flint, MI Located in Flint, Kettering University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $110,070,878 7.7% Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $33,616 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,275
9	Northwood University	105487250	83.9	970 – 1,180	26429	54058	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Northwood University Midland, MI Found in Midland, Northwood University accepts 84% of applicants. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment $105,487,250 5.2% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $26,429 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,058
10	University of Detroit Mercy	95365208	75.72	1,040 – 1,270	17987	64534	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Found in Detroit, the University of Detroit Mercy’s acceptance rate is 76%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Largest Endowment $95,365,208 14.5% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $17,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,534
11	College for Creative Studies	81924503	91.94	990 – 1,210	34436	33691	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI Found in Detroit, the College for Creative Studies accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at the College for Creative Studies will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Largest Endowment $81,924,503 6.7% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $34,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,691
12	Andrews University	66259645	87.4	1,080 – 1,350	24874	43254	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Based in Berrien Springs, Andrews University’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 94% of students attending Andrews University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four......Read more Largest Endowment $66,259,645 1.1% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
13	Lawrence Technological University	51202540	74.03	1,050 – 1,260	33807	58827	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Based in Southfield, Lawrence Technological University accepts 74% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 92% of students attending Lawrence Technological University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lawrence Technological University, there is a 78% first year retention......Read more Largest Endowment $51,202,540 7.4% Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $33,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,827
14	Adrian College	50551776	68.43	950 – 1,170	22053	42805	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Adrian College Adrian, MI Located in Adrian, Adrian College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $50,551,776 23.1% Acceptance Rate 68.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,805
15	Madonna University	46876787	92.93	890 – 1,120	18583	49871	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Madonna University Livonia, MI Located in Livonia, Madonna University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Madonna University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Largest Endowment $46,876,787 5.2% Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $18,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,871
16	Aquinas College	43962214	89.88	920 – 1,150	19890	40161	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI Based in Grand Rapids, Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 90%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Aquinas College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment $43,962,214 6.4% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $19,890 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,161
17	Sacred Heart Major Seminary	31250115	100	1,080 – 1,240	10371	63721	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Sacred Heart Major Seminary Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Sacred Heart Major Seminary accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment $31,250,115 24.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,371 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
18	Davenport University	30009003	98.27	--	19799	47041	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Largest Endowment $30,009,003 2.1% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
19	Spring Arbor University	26389581	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Largest Endowment $26,389,581 2.4% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
20	The University of Olivet	24884692	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Largest Endowment $24,884,692 13.5% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
21	Cornerstone University	16507899	73.16	1,010 – 1,240	23147	42598	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI Largest Endowment $16,507,899 0.6% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,598
22	Siena Heights University	13293717	66.56	890 – 1,110	17740	49913	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Siena Heights University Adrian, MI Based in Adrian, Siena Heights University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Siena Heights University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Siena Heights University, there is a 72% first year......Read more Largest Endowment $13,293,717 22.8% Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,913
23	Walsh College	12073797	37.33	--	0	64114	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Walsh College Troy, MI Largest Endowment $12,073,797 3.7% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,114
24	Kuyper College	5905638	33.85	940 – 1,170	27708	33956	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Kuyper College Grand Rapids, MI Based in Grand Rapids, Kuyper College accepts 34% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Kuyper College will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 50%....Read more Largest Endowment $5,905,638 Acceptance Rate 33.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,708 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,956
25	Rochester Christian University	4752945	65.3	850 – 1,110	19660	40813	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Rochester Christian University Rochester Hills, MI Located in Rochester Hills, Rochester Christian University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Rochester Christian University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $4,752,945 1.6% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $19,660 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,813
26	Cleary University	1341586	50.97	950 – 1,170	24965	55077	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Cleary University Howell, MI All of the available undergraduate majors at Cleary University focus on Business. In fact, Business Administration and Management, General is the most sought after area of study. It was first known as the Cleary School of Penmanship when it opened in 1883. 98% receive institutional grants from the university. Largest Endowment $1,341,586 2.9% Acceptance Rate 51.0% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,077
27	Great Lakes Christian College	1004455	94.69	--	19390	28240	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Great Lakes Christian College Lansing, MI Found in Lansing, Great Lakes Christian College accepts 95% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 79% of students at Great Lakes Christian College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 53% and around 11% of students will graduate within four......Read more Largest Endowment $1,004,455 8.1% Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,390 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,240
28	Grace Christian University	0	99.31	850 – 1,140	14127	31450	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Michigan Grace Christian University Wyoming, MI Located in Wyoming, Grace Christian University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 82% of students attending Grace Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,450