Colleges in Detroit, MI
6 degree-granting colleges in Detroit, sorted by published in-state tuition.
Colleges
6
in Detroit
Cheapest
$3,042
Wayne County Community C
Median
$22,277
per year
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne County Community College DistrictPublicDetroit · 2-year | $3,042 | $3,263 | Public |
| 2 | Wayne State UniversityPublicDetroit · Less than 2-year | $15,882 | $15,882 | Public |
| 3 | Sacred Heart Major SeminaryPrivateDetroit · Less than 2-year | $22,277 | $22,277 | Private nonprofit |
| 4 | University of Detroit MercyPrivateDetroit · Less than 2-year | $31,058 | $31,058 | Private nonprofit |
| 5 | College for Creative StudiesPrivateDetroit · Less than 2-year | $49,435 | $49,435 | Private nonprofit |
| 6 | Ecumenical Theological SeminaryPrivateDetroit · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
Studying in Detroit
Living at home while attending a local college is one of the biggest ways to cut costs — room and board often runs $10,000 to $15,000 a year on campus. If any of these schools is within commuting distance, the real savings can be larger than the tuition difference itself.