Best colleges for NAIA athletes in Michigan
Colleges that compete in NAIA athletics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for NAIA athletes in Michigan9 schools
9 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Michigan.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Competes in NAIA (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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Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI · Private nonprofit#12 in Michigan
- NAIA athletics
- 64% graduate
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University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI · PublicTop 14% for low net price
- NAIA athletics
- 58% graduate
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Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI · Private nonprofitTop 15% for earnings
- NAIA athletics
- 61% graduate
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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- NAIA athletics
- 62% graduate
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Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · Private nonprofitSolid: Compass grade C+
- NAIA athletics
- 48% graduate
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Rochester University
Rochester Hills, MI · Private nonprofitSolid: Compass grade C+
- NAIA athletics
- 44% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Arbor University | About $19,000 | $26,375 | $51,732 | 64% |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | About $9,000 | $22,500 | $59,649 | 58% |
| Lawrence Technological University | About $33,000 | $27,000 | $69,151 | 61% |
| Aquinas College | About $17,000 | $23,000 | $49,584 | 65% |
| Cornerstone University | About $20,000 | $25,000 | $47,314 | 62% |
| Madonna University | About $18,000 | $23,000 | $59,058 | 60% |
| Cleary University | About $22,000 | $19,500 | $54,186 | 41% |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | About $33,000 | $25,750 | $56,075 | 48% |
| Rochester University | About $21,000 | $24,475 | $48,707 | 44% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.