Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Michigan
Colleges where at least a third of students receive federal Pell Grants, ranked by graduation rate.
Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Michigan4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.
How this list is made
- Schools in Michigan.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
- At least a third of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the college has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Chamberlain University-Michigan
Troy, MI · Private for-profitTop 1% for graduation
- 100% graduate
- 50% receive Pell Grants
- 2
Albion College
Albion, MI · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- 62% graduate
- 47% receive Pell Grants
- 3
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · PublicTop 24% for low net price
- 58% graduate
- 46% receive Pell Grants
- 4
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI · PublicTop 14% for low net price
- 58% graduate
- 46% receive Pell Grants
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain University-Michigan | $28,045 | $20,919 | $92,405 | 100% |
| Albion College | $14,301 | $27,000 | $58,799 | 62% |
| Wayne State University | $12,766 | $21,250 | $53,493 | 58% |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $9,492 | $22,500 | $59,649 | 58% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.