Greater college access for women

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Independent colleges in Michigan are providing access to higher education for female students in need.

During the 2016-2017 academic year, nearly 60 percent of the need-based Michigan Tuition Grant awards were received by female students at Michigan's Independent colleges and universities.

This data matches the overall student body and those graduating from independent colleges & universities in Michigan. During 2016, 60 percent of bachelor's degrees awarded by independent colleges & universities in Michigan went to women.

In comparison, 54 percent of degrees awarded at public universities go to women.