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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	1384	81.85	1,020 – 1,270	24728	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 82% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% 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 1,384 Acceptance Rate 81.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $24,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
2	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	34454	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	17574	73762	#2 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 $17,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
3	College for Creative Studies	1376	91.94	990 – 1,210	36055	33691	#3 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 $36,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,691
4	University of Detroit Mercy	3422	75.42	1,040 – 1,270	16790	64534	#4 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 75%. 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 75.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $16,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,534
5	Kuyper College	161	69.1	940 – 1,170	17669	33956	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Kuyper College Grand Rapids, MI Based in Grand Rapids, Kuyper College accepts 69% 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 59%....Read more Undergraduates 161 Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $17,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,956
6	Lawrence Technological University	2579	55.9	1,040 – 1,280	34083	58827	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Based in Southfield, Lawrence Technological University accepts 56% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% 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 55.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $34,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,827
7	Wayne State University	16012	81.16	1,070 – 1,280	14416	45207	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 83% and......Read more Undergraduates 16,012 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $14,416 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
8	Albion College	1308	80.7	950 – 1,180	16719	48203	#8 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 $16,719 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,203
9	Sacred Heart Major Seminary	188	100	1,080 – 1,240	6928	63721	#9 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 100% 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 $6,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
10	Schoolcraft Community College District	8587	0	--	5782	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 $5,782 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,749
11	Eastern Michigan University	10470	79.64	930 – 1,180	15742	43148	#11 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 $15,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,148
12	Henry Ford College	11410	0	--	1064	28100	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI Undergraduates 11,410 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $1,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,100
13	Davenport University	3741	97.84	--	18538	47041	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Based in Grand Rapids, Davenport University accepts 98% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Davenport University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 35% of students will graduate in four......Read more Undergraduates 3,741 Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,538 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
14	Grace Christian University	928	99.16	970 – 1,180	13275	31450	#14 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 86% of students attending Grace Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Undergraduates 928 Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,450
15	Siena Heights University	1628	68.9	850 – 1,110	17520	49913	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Siena Heights University Adrian, MI Based in Adrian, Siena Heights University’s acceptance rate is 69% 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 70% first year......Read more Undergraduates 1,628 Acceptance Rate 68.9% SAT Score 850 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,913
16	Great Lakes Christian College	210	0	--	16406	28240	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Great Lakes Christian College Lansing, MI Undergraduates 210 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,240
17	Adrian College	1673	72.53	920 – 1,170	25922	42805	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Adrian College Adrian, MI Located in Adrian, Adrian College accepted 73% 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 1,673 Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 920 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $25,922 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,805
18	Cleary University	769	67.54	950 – 1,170	23705	55077	#18 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. 99% receive institutional grants from the university. Undergraduates 769 Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $23,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,077
19	Kalamazoo College	1166	75.32	1,140 – 1,370	26956	46137	#19 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 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,137
20	Chamberlain University-Michigan	629	85.71	--	28045	84533	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Chamberlain University-Michigan Troy, MI Located in Troy, Chamberlain University-Michigan accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $95 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 20% of students attending Chamberlain University-Michigan currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 629 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
21	University of Michigan-Dearborn	6187	55.61	1,000 – 1,260	11521	50389	#21 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 99% 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 $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,389
22	Spring Arbor University	1139	51.52	1,010 – 1,240	21067	45592	#22 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 52%. Undergraduates have to pay $30 to apply. About 98% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Undergraduates 1,139 Acceptance Rate 51.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,067 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
23	Rochester Christian University	1161	97.65	860 – 1,080	21611	40813	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Rochester Christian University Rochester Hills, MI Located in Rochester Hills, Rochester Christian University accepts 98% 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 1,161 Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,813
24	Madonna University	1828	63.39	880 – 1,080	18373	49871	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Madonna University Livonia, MI Located in Livonia, Madonna University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students attending Madonna University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Undergraduates 1,828 Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,871
25	Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield	594	100	--	35849	32840	#25 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 594 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
26	University of Michigan-Flint	5011	70.46	980 – 1,240	7852	45453	#26 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 unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 5,011 Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $7,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,453
27	Michigan State University	41234	84.8	1,190 – 1,370	23657	55084	#27 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 86% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 41,234 Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,657 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
28	Concordia University Ann Arbor	755	69.25	1,010 – 1,340	31080	49761	#28 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 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 755 Acceptance Rate 69.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,761
29	The University of Olivet	932	83.25	920 – 1,130	19362	42637	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 83% 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 61% and its four year graduation rate is 34%. Business......Read more Undergraduates 932 Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
30	Western Michigan University	13027	84.6	1,000 – 1,230	17331	45356	#30 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 13,027 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,331 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,356
31	Jackson College	5086	0	--	8271	59423	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Jackson College Jackson, MI Undergraduates 5,086 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
32	Calvin University	3356	70.91	1,110 – 1,340	25231	48039	#32 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 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $25,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,039
33	Oakland University	12587	87.84	1,030 – 1,230	12208	49017	#33 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 1,030 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $12,208 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,017
34	Bay Mills Community College	698	0	--	5307	28213	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Bay Mills Community College Brimley, MI Undergraduates 698 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,213
35	Cornerstone University	1354	77.77	1,000 – 1,220	21335	42598	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Cornerstone University accepts 78% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of students at Cornerstone University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,354 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,335 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,598
36	Lake Superior State University	1551	68.01	1,010 – 1,230	12339	42767	#36 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 68% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 81% 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 68.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $12,339 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
37	Northwood University	2045	64.51	950 – 1,160	25549	54058	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Northwood University Midland, MI Found in Midland, Northwood University accepts 65% of applicants. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,045 Acceptance Rate 64.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $25,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,058
38	Walsh College	448	0	--	0	64114	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Walsh College Troy, MI Undergraduates 448 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,114
39	Kettering University	1212	78.67	1,180 – 1,340	35609	80275	#39 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 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $35,609 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,275
40	Ferris State University	8991	91.39	900 – 1,130	10825	47339	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Undergraduates 8,991 Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $10,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
41	Aquinas College	1088	89.88	920 – 1,150	18018	40161	#41 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 1,088 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,161
42	Baker College	3595	81.87	960 – 1,160	13616	33619	#42 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 75% 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 $13,616 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,619
43	Grand Valley State University	19002	83.02	960 – 1,210	17198	47840	#43 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 $30 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at Grand......Read more Undergraduates 19,002 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
44	Saginaw Valley State University	6135	72.07	930 – 1,180	11546	43530	#44 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, $7,869 on average. Undergraduates 6,135 Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,546 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
45	Northwestern Michigan College	3253	0	--	7427	34918	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI Undergraduates 3,253 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,918
46	Central Michigan University	10193	89.82	980 – 1,210	17575	46567	#46 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 93% of students. Undergraduates 10,193 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,567
47	Hope College	3395	79.24	1,130 – 1,360	30700	49727	#47 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 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% six year graduation rate. Undergraduates 3,395 Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $30,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,727
48	Alma College	1159	57.03	1,040 – 1,230	22094	45720	#48 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 14 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 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,720
49	Michigan Technological University	6013	92.43	1,150 – 1,370	16879	69672	#49 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 6,013 Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $16,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
50	Northern Michigan University	6684	84.02	990 – 1,210	15707	37996	#50 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 88% 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 $15,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
51	Alpena Community College	1581	0	--	3946	59423	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Michigan Alpena Community College Alpena, MI Undergraduates 1,581 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
52	Hillsdale College	1649	20.72	1,350 – 1,480	23993	63721	#52 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. 76% will graduate within 4 years. Undergraduates 1,649 Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $23,993 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721