Cheapest Applied Mathematics Colleges in Michigan

Michigan State University stands apart from other Applied Mathematics programs in the state with its 82.20% graduation rate, nearly 25 percentage points higher than most competitors. While net costs range from $10,904 at University of Michigan-Dearborn to $33,092 at Kettering University, all nine programs prepare students for Michigan's evolving automotive sector where mathematical modeling drives electric vehicle development and autonomous systems. Public universities dominate the affordable options, with seven of nine schools offering net costs under $21,000.

Programs

$10,904 – $33,092

Net Price Range

$47,260

Avg. Program Earnings

59.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Applied Mathematics Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, Michigan	$10,904	$14,944	56.6%	54.1%
2	Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan	$12,202	$13,630	47.9%	87.9%
3	Saginaw Valley State University University Center, Michigan	$14,582	$12,240	53.8%	76.4%
4	Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan	$14,773	$14,297	56.5%	75.3%
5	Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan	$16,041	$14,190	61.8%	79.0%
6	Siena Heights University Adrian, Michigan	$17,185	$29,778	51.1%	65.0%
7	Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan	$18,701	$15,298	57.8%	84.6%
8	Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan	$20,751	$15,988	82.2%	88.0%
9	Kettering University Flint, Michigan	$33,092	$46,380	70.5%	80.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Michigan-Dearborn the most affordable option at $10,904?

UM-Dearborn combines a relatively low acceptance rate of 54.10% with the state's lowest net cost for Applied Mathematics. The campus maintains strong ties to Detroit's automotive industry, where graduates apply mathematical principles to engineering challenges at nearby Ford headquarters and supplier networks.

How do graduation rates vary between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Kettering University, despite its $33,092 net cost, achieves a 70.50% graduation rate while costing three times more than UM-Dearborn's 56.60% rate. Mid-range options like Central Michigan University offer 61.80% graduation rates at $16,041, suggesting cost doesn't always correlate with completion success.

Does the Michigan Achievement Scholarship significantly impact these costs?

The $5,500 Michigan Achievement Scholarship can reduce net costs by up to 50% at schools like Saginaw Valley State University. For in-state students, this scholarship makes programs like Ferris State University even more accessible at an effective cost under $7,000 annually.

More Applied Mathematics Rankings

Best Value Applied Mathematics in Michigan Applied Mathematics Under $20,000 in Michigan

All Applied Mathematics Programs Best Colleges in Michigan Best Applied Mathematics in Michigan

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.