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MICU creates a bi-weekly infographic with metrics and data on higher education success, access, affordability, and the economy. All infographics and supporting information are posted here and also shared in an email newsletter.

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Undergraduate debt is on the decline. Students in 2024 borrowed an average $800 less than students in 2015.
Undergraduate debt is on the decline. Students in 2024 borrowed an average $800 less than students in 2015.
Colby CesaroMay 14, 2025
6 out of 10 undergraduates in Michigan DO NOT borrow student loans to pay for college, reaching a new low in student debt
6 out of 10 undergraduates in Michigan DO NOT borrow student loans to pay for college, reaching a new low in student debt
Colby CesaroMay 1, 2025
70% of bachelor’s degrees awarded by independent colleges & universities are in 1 of 7 high-demand fields
70% of bachelor’s degrees awarded by independent colleges & universities are in 1 of 7 high-demand fields
Colby CesaroApril 16, 2025
Michigan recruits smallest share of out-of-state freshman compared to other Midwest states
Michigan recruits smallest share of out-of-state freshman compared to other Midwest states
Colby CesaroMarch 13, 2025
Michigan lags four other Midwest states in student financial aid
Michigan lags four other Midwest states in student financial aid
Colby CesaroFebruary 25, 2025
Low-income students in Michigan are most successful at independent, nonprofit colleges and universities
Low-income students in Michigan are most successful at independent, nonprofit colleges and universities
Colby CesaroOctober 10, 2023
Transfer student Bachelor’s degree success rate at Michigan’s independent colleges continues to rise, leading the nation in transfer student success
Transfer student Bachelor’s degree success rate at Michigan’s independent colleges continues to rise, leading the nation in transfer student success
Colby CesaroJune 21, 2023
College-funded grants and scholarships for students continue to grow,  surpassing $1 billion
College-funded grants and scholarships for students continue to grow, surpassing $1 billion
Colby CesaroMay 21, 2023
Incomes continue to grow for college graduates
Incomes continue to grow for college graduates
Colby CesaroMay 9, 2023
Enrollment decline in MI, steeper for some students of color
Enrollment decline in MI, steeper for some students of color
Colby CesaroApril 27, 2023
Cost of college in Michigan declining
Cost of college in Michigan declining
Colby CesaroApril 11, 2023
Average student loans borrowed by MI undergrads continues to decline
Average student loans borrowed by MI undergrads continues to decline
Colby CesaroMarch 14, 2023
Michigan students from the class of 2021 left nearly $90 million in Pell on the table
Michigan students from the class of 2021 left nearly $90 million in Pell on the table
Colby CesaroFebruary 21, 2023
College enrollment for low-income students in Michigan drops by nearly half in past 10 years
College enrollment for low-income students in Michigan drops by nearly half in past 10 years
Colby CesaroJanuary 31, 2023
MI Achievement will double the number of students with grants and scholarships from the state
MI Achievement will double the number of students with grants and scholarships from the state
Colby CesaroJanuary 16, 2023
MTG saves $178 million in loan interest for students
MTG saves $178 million in loan interest for students
Colby CesaroJune 21, 2021
Average annual student loans are at a 10 year low in Michigan and still dropping
Average annual student loans are at a 10 year low in Michigan and still dropping
Colby CesaroMay 12, 2021
Average student loan debt is 16 percent LOWER than average car loan debt
Average student loan debt is 16 percent LOWER than average car loan debt
Colby CesaroMay 5, 2021
Transfer relationships strong with community colleges
Transfer relationships strong with community colleges
Colby CesaroMarch 4, 2021
Degrees/Certificates related to the Hot 50 Jobs
Degrees/Certificates related to the Hot 50 Jobs
Colby CesaroFebruary 16, 2021
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