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Explore and compare 57 top-ranked, accredited schools in Michigan. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
IPEDS /
College Scorecard / Editorial Team
Ranked #4 in the nation, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a public institution in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It offers 14 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Ranked #26 nationally, University of Detroit Mercy is a private nonprofit institution in Detroit, Michigan. Graduates earn a median of $71,030 within ten years.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Ranked #50 nationally, Michigan State University is a public institution in East Lansing, Michigan. Annual in-state tuition is $16,458.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD
West Shore Community College is a smaller public institution in Scottville, Michigan with about 1,120 students. The school reports a 30% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
North Central Michigan College is a smaller public institution in Petoskey, Michigan with about 1,613 students. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
Montcalm Community College is a smaller public institution in Sidney, Michigan with about 1,751 students. Graduates earn a median of $35,499 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
Monroe County Community College is a public school in Monroe, Michigan offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,511.
Offering ADN Program
Lake Superior State University is a smaller public institution in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan with about 1,567 students. Graduates earn a median of $49,045 within ten years.
Offering BSN Program
Delta College is a public school in University Center, Michigan offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $37,781 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
Mott Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Flint, Michigan. Annual in-state tuition is $8,405.
Offering ADN Program
With annual in-state tuition at $5,560, Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, Michigan is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 15,300 students.
Offering ADN Program
A public institution, Grand Rapids Community College serves students in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Annual in-state tuition is $8,289.
Offering ADN Program
Gogebic Community College is a smaller public institution in Ironwood, Michigan with about 882 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, LPN
Based in Livonia, Michigan, Madonna University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $59,058 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Ferris State University is a public institution in Big Rapids, Michigan. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, PhD
Oakland University provides nursing education from its campus in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The acceptance rate is 88%.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Alpena Community College is a smaller public institution in Alpena, Michigan with about 1,581 students. Annual in-state tuition is $8,010.
Offering ADN Program
Based in Spring Arbor, Michigan, Spring Arbor University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Wayne State University provides nursing education from its campus in Detroit, Michigan. Total enrollment is about 23,800 students.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Michigan-Flint is a public institution in Flint, Michigan. The school reports a 45% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, CNA, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in University Center, Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $12,930.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD
Calvin University is a private nonprofit school in Grand Rapids, Michigan offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $39,350.
Offering BSN Program
Baker College is a private nonprofit institution in Owosso, Michigan. The school reports a 71% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN
Northwestern Michigan College is a public school in Traverse City, Michigan offering nursing education. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
Grand Valley State University provides nursing education from its campus in Allendale, Michigan. Graduates earn a median of $56,118 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | $17,736 | 93.2% | 14 | |
| 2 | University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI | $32,946 | 70.5% | 12 | |
| 3 | Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | $16,458 | 81.9% | 12 | |
| 4 | West Shore Community College | Scottville, MI | $6,420 | 30% | 1 | |
| 5 | North Central Michigan College | Petoskey, MI | $8,490 | 28.6% | 1 | |
| 6 | Montcalm Community College | Sidney, MI | $6,576 | 33.2% | 1 | |
| 7 | Monroe County Community College | Monroe, MI | $7,511 | 31.4% | 1 | |
| 8 | Lake Superior State University | Sault Ste Marie, MI | $14,890 | 53.9% | 1 | |
| 9 | Delta College | University Center, MI | $7,550 | 15.9% | 1 | |
| 10 | Mott Community College | Flint, MI | $8,405 | 15.4% | 1 | |
| 11 | Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills, MI | $5,560 | 17.8% | 1 | |
| 12 | Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI | $8,289 | 18.5% | 1 | |
| 13 | Gogebic Community College | Ironwood, MI | $6,630 | 30.5% | 2 | |
| 14 | Madonna University | Livonia, MI | $28,440 | 54.3% | 12 | |
| 15 | Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | $14,778 | 78.1% | 6 | |
| 16 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills, MI | $15,262 | 57.3% | 11 | |
| 17 | Alpena Community College | Alpena, MI | $8,010 | 51.9% | 1 | |
| 18 | Spring Arbor University | Spring Arbor, MI | $34,014 | 59.9% | 11 | |
| 19 | Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | $15,190 | 58.3% | 12 | |
| 20 | University of Michigan-Flint | Flint, MI | $14,704 | 45.5% | 14 | |
| 21 | Saginaw Valley State University | University Center, MI | $12,930 | 51.8% | 10 | |
| 22 | Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | $39,350 | 77.2% | 1 | |
| 23 | Baker College | Owosso, MI | $13,000 | 71.1% | 5 | |
| 24 | Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | $10,722 | 28.5% | 1 | |
| 25 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | $15,140 | 67.4% | 12 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.
