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Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Andrews University	1312	87.4	1,060 – 1,350	24874	43254	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 83% and its four......Read more Undergraduates 1,312 Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
2	College for Creative Studies	1376	91.94	990 – 1,210	34436	33691	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 1,376 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
3	Albion College	1308	80.7	950 – 1,180	18470	48203	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. Undergraduates 1,308 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
4	Grace Christian University	891	99.31	850 – 1,140	14127	31450	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 891 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
5	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	34454	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Undergraduates 34,454 Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
6	Kuyper College	153	33.85	940 – 1,170	27708	33956	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 100%....Read more Undergraduates 153 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
7	Cleary University	811	50.97	950 – 1,170	24965	55077	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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. Undergraduates 811 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
8	Henry Ford College	11410	0	--	738	51562	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI Undergraduates 11,410 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,562
9	Eastern Michigan University	10470	79.64	930 – 1,180	17388	43148	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University got its start in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, the first teachers' college outside of New England. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Eagles compete in the Mid-American Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). Undergraduates 10,470 Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,148
10	Schoolcraft Community College District	8587	0	--	7271	34749	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Schoolcraft Community College District Livonia, MI Undergraduates 8,587 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,749
11	Adrian College	1678	68.43	900 – 1,150	22053	42805	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 1,678 Acceptance Rate 68.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,805
12	University of Detroit Mercy	3422	75.72	1,040 – 1,270	17987	64534	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 3,422 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
13	Wayne State University	16173	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Undergraduates 16,173 Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
14	Great Lakes Christian College	130	94.69	--	19390	28240	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Great Lakes Christian College Lansing, MI Found in Lansing, Great Lakes Christian College accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $30 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 39% and around 11% of students will graduate within four......Read more Undergraduates 130 Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,390 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,240
15	Rochester Christian University	1144	65.3	850 – 1,110	19660	40813	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 1,144 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
16	Madonna University	1839	52.26	890 – 1,120	18583	49871	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Madonna University Livonia, MI Located in Livonia, Madonna University’s acceptance rate is 52% 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 Undergraduates 1,839 Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $18,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,871
17	Lawrence Technological University	2579	74.03	1,040 – 1,280	33807	58827	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 2,579 Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $33,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,827
18	Kalamazoo College	1166	75.33	1,210 – 1,380	26050	46137	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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. Undergraduates 1,166 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
19	Jackson College	4975	75.85	--	8361	31956	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Jackson College Jackson, MI Based in Jackson, Jackson College’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 35% of students at Jackson College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,975 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,956
20	Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield	415	100	--	32991	59213	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield Southfield, MI Located in Southfield, Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 415 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
21	Sacred Heart Major Seminary	188	100	1,080 – 1,240	10371	63721	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 188 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
22	The University of Olivet	938	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 57% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Undergraduates 938 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
23	Concordia University Ann Arbor	1044	72.09	1,010 – 1,340	28020	49761	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Located in Ann Arbor, Concordia University Ann Arbor accepts 72% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,044 Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,761
24	University of Michigan-Flint	5011	70.47	970 – 1,240	12344	45453	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI Based in Flint, the University of Michigan-Flint accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $55 for graduate applications. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 5,011 Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,344 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,453
25	Western Michigan University	13860	84.6	980 – 1,230	20183	45356	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI There are 395 student athletes, known as Broncos, at Western Michigan University, a NCAA Division I-FBS school. They compete in the Mid-American Conference. WMU has an 81% first year retention rate and 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many undergraduates major in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General....Read more Undergraduates 13,860 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,356
26	Lake Superior State University	1551	100	930 – 1,340	14345	42767	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Based in Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Lake Superior State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,551 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
27	Chamberlain University-Michigan	643	88.89	--	26870	84533	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Chamberlain University-Michigan Troy, MI Undergraduates 643 Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,870 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
28	Northwood University	1989	83.9	970 – 1,180	26429	54058	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 1,989 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
29	University of Michigan-Dearborn	6187	55.61	1,000 – 1,260	12798	50389	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI Located in Dearborn, the University of Michigan-Dearborn accepts 56% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 82% of students continued their studies at the University of......Read more Undergraduates 6,187 Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $12,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,389
30	Calvin University	3356	70.91	1,150 – 1,370	26374	48039	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 3,356 Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,374 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,039
31	Spring Arbor University	1091	37.33	940 – 1,170	21720	45592	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay $30 to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Undergraduates 1,091 Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
32	Bay Mills Community College	577	0	--	5698	50863	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Bay Mills Community College Brimley, MI Undergraduates 577 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,863
33	Michigan State University	41234	84.8	1,120 – 1,330	24630	55084	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 41,234 Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
34	Oakland University	12587	87.84	920 – 1,180	15734	49017	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Based in Rochester Hills, Oakland University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 92% of students attending Oakland University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 12,587 Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,017
35	Cornerstone University	1444	73.16	1,010 – 1,240	23147	42598	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI Undergraduates 1,444 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
36	Ferris State University	8989	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Undergraduates 8,989 Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
37	Aquinas College	1019	89.88	920 – 1,150	19890	40161	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 1,019 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
38	Saginaw Valley State University	6152	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Psychology, and General are also commonly chosen programs. A fairly selective school, 98% of students receive institutional grants, $7,616 on average. Undergraduates 6,152 Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
39	Grand Valley State University	19002	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Undergraduates 19,002 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
40	Central Michigan University	10219	89.82	980 – 1,210	15826	46567	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Central Michigan University is a NCAA Division I-FBS school, and the Chippewas compete in the Mid-American Conference. Student athletes can receive scholarships, $13,796 on average, and the school offers institutional grant aid to about 95% of students. Undergraduates 10,219 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,567
41	Alma College	1159	57	970 – 1,200	24862	45720	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 1,159 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
42	Kettering University	1212	78.67	1,100 – 1,310	33616	80275	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 1,212 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
43	Hope College	3395	79.24	1,130 – 1,370	28643	49727	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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. Undergraduates 3,395 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
44	Northwestern Michigan College	3146	69.95	--	5831	34918	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI Based in Traverse City, Northwestern Michigan College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,146 Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,918
45	Baker College	3595	81.87	960 – 1,160	14743	33619	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 3,595 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
46	Walsh College	545	37.33	--	0	64114	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Walsh College Troy, MI Undergraduates 545 Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,114
47	Michigan Technological University	6022	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, and General. Undergraduates 6,022 Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
48	Northern Michigan University	6684	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 6,684 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
49	Alpena Community College	1530	65.66	--	4091	59423	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Alpena Community College Alpena, MI Located in Alpena, Alpena Community College’s acceptance rate is 66% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 40% of students at Alpena Community College will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 55%....Read more Undergraduates 1,530 Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,091 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
50	Hillsdale College	1649	20.72	1,350 – 1,480	26030	63721	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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. Undergraduates 1,649 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