$36,000 in college cost savings for students who complete an associate’s degree at a community college then transfer to a Michigan private, nonprofit college. Colby CesaroMarch 17, 2026
Nearly 80% of transfer students at independent colleges either graduated with a bachelor’s degree within two years of transferring or are still enrolled. Colby CesaroMarch 3, 2026
1 out of every 3 bachelor’s degrees awarded at a Michigan independent college or university is earned by a transfer student Colby CesaroFebruary 17, 2026
Students at independent colleges pay less than students at public universities in Michigan Colby CesaroSeptember 22, 2025
Nearly $700m for students, independent colleges match state and federal student grants/scholarships $5 to $1 Colby CesaroSeptember 15, 2025
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 Colby CesaroMay 1, 2025
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 Colby CesaroMarch 13, 2025
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 Colby CesaroJune 21, 2023
College-funded grants and scholarships for students continue to grow, surpassing $1 billion Colby CesaroMay 21, 2023
