Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Michigan
Colleges that compete in NCAA Division II athletics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Michigan10 schools
10 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Michigan.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Competes in NCAA Division II (the school's athletics association, from federal and association data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI · Private nonprofitHonor Roll#1 in Michigan
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 90% graduate
- 2
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI · PublicTop 9% for earnings
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 68% graduate
- 3
Northwood University
Midland, MI · Private nonprofitTop 23% for earnings
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 63% graduate
- 4
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI · PublicTop 25% for low net price
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 51% graduate
- 5
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · PublicTop 24% for low net price
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 58% graduate
- 6
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · PublicTop 25% for graduation
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 67% graduate
- 7
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B-
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 57% graduate
- 8
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · PublicGood: Compass grade B-
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 52% graduate
- 9
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI · PublicTop 17% for low net price
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 48% graduate
- 10
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI · PublicTop 11% for low net price
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 47% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College | — | — | — | 90% |
| Michigan Technological University | About $14,000 | $24,990 | $78,198 | 68% |
| Northwood University | About $27,000 | $20,842 | $63,075 | 63% |
| Lake Superior State University | About $13,000 | $23,250 | $49,045 | 51% |
| Wayne State University | About $13,000 | $21,250 | $53,493 | 58% |
| Grand Valley State University | About $16,000 | $24,500 | $56,118 | 67% |
| Davenport University | About $18,000 | $26,000 | $45,099 | 57% |
| Northern Michigan University | About $14,000 | $21,474 | $47,107 | 52% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | About $11,000 | $25,000 | $51,955 | 48% |
| Ferris State University | About $9,000 | $21,000 | $54,735 | 47% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
This list in other states
- Alabama 7
- Arkansas 7
- California 23
- Colorado 10
- Connecticut 4
- Florida 13
- Georgia 16
- Hawaii 3
- Illinois 5
- Kansas 5
- Kentucky 3
- Massachusetts 3
- Minnesota 9
- Missouri 13
- Nebraska 3
- New Hampshire 3
- New Jersey 4
- New Mexico 3
- New York 11
- North Carolina 17
- Ohio 10
- Oklahoma 11
- Pennsylvania 17
- South Carolina 14
- South Dakota 5
- Tennessee 10
- Texas 12
- Virginia 4
- Washington 4
- West Virginia 12