List of Private Universities & Colleges in Michigan

A private college is, by definition, a higher education institution that does not accept public funds from the state of Michigan. As such, private universities rely upon tuition, donations, and internal operations to function. Private colleges in Michigan include both large and small schools from every corner of the state including Berrien Springs, Grand Rapids, Flint, Detroit, Spring Arbor, Hancock, Bloomfield, and Novi. Top ranked private colleges in Michigan include the following institutions: The Art Institute of Michigan, South University, Grace Bible College, Spring Arbor University, Calvin College, and Andrews University. Private colleges are known to have smaller class sizes and lower student to teacher ratios when compared to state colleges. The smaller, more intimate class setting prompts greater collaboration and interaction which can be a boon for some students. A smaller class will also translate to more one-on-one opportunities with the professor or teaching team. Having this option can be a marked difference for some students which could be the difference between struggling with a subject and mastering a topic.

Degrees at Private Colleges in Michigan

In terms of degree programs, private schools in Michigan offer hundreds of degree paths for students to pursue. From engineering, business, and healthcare to smaller departments such as cytotechnology, cognitive science, robotics, genetics, and child psychology. With undergraduate and graduate-level degree programs in virtually every learning domain, the opportunity to study in your preferred field will be limited by your effort and qualified students vying for seats in class. Make a plan, work the plan, and plan on succeeding with the tools found at MatchCollege.

List of Large 4-Year Private Universities in Michigan

There are 11 large private universities in our database for Michigan. Follow the links below to get more details about each school.

Large Universities with Research Facilities or Faculty

The universities listed below offer many diverse academic programs, have a large student body, and usually have research facilities or faculty involved with research. These schools very often have graduate and professional programs as well.

Large Primarily Academic Universities

Each university listed below offers a diverse set of degrees and programs, unlike the research universities listed above, these schools contain little to no research activity on campus and are primarily academic.

• Baker College of Flint in Flint, MI
• Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI
• Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI
• Davenport University in Grand Rapids, MI
• Kettering University in Flint, MI
• Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI
• Madonna University in Livonia, MI
• Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI
• Spring Arbor University (SAU) in Spring Arbor, MI
• University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI

Small to Medium Sized 4-Year Universities

The 4-year schools listed below have a small to medium sized student body and may offer a wide range of associate and bachelor's degrees. Get more information about each school by clicking the links below.

• in Southfield, MI
• in Hillsdale, MI
• in Troy, MI
• in Canton, MI
• in Swartz Creek, MI
• in Dearborn, MI
• Adrian College in Adrian, MI
• Albion College in Albion, MI
• Alma College in Alma, MI
• Aquinas College (AQ) in Grand Rapids, MI
• Concordia University (CUAA) in Ann Arbor, MI
• Finlandia University in Hancock, MI
• Grace Bible College in Wyoming, MI
• Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, MI
• Marygrove College in Detroit, MI
• Olivet College (OC Comets) in Olivet, MI
• Rochester College in Rochester Hills, MI
• South University in Novi, MI

4-Year Colleges with a Special Focus on an Area of Study

The schools below are grouped by their special area of focus. To learn about admissions, tuition & fees, programs offered, and more click on the school names below.

Schools of Business and Management

• Cleary University (Cleary College) in Howell, MI
• Northwood University - Michigan in Midland, MI

Schools of Art, Music, and Design

• College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, MI
• The Art Institute of Michigan in Novi, MI

Theological Seminaries, Bible Colleges, and Other Faith-Related Institutions

• Michigan Jewish Institute in W Bloomfield, MI
• Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, MI

Notes: Tuition & fee amounts are for both Michigan in-state residents and out of state students, unless noted otherwise. The tuition information displayed is an estimate, which we calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only. Please contact the respective school for information about the current school year.

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2015: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.