Best online colleges in Michigan
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in Michigan4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Michigan.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal 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
- Mostly online students
- 64% graduate
- 2
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B-
- Mostly online students
- 57% graduate
- 3
Grace Christian University
Wyoming, MI · Private nonprofitTop 23% for low net price
- Mostly online students
- 51% graduate
- 4
Baker College
Owosso, MI · Private nonprofitSolid: Compass grade C+
- Mostly online students
- 36% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Arbor University | $19,353 | $26,375 | $51,732 | 64% |
| Davenport University | $17,707 | $26,000 | $45,099 | 57% |
| Grace Christian University | $12,404 | $24,375 | $41,663 | 51% |
| Baker College | $13,157 | $25,000 | $35,833 | 36% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.