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Best Legal Studies / Pre-Law Colleges in Michigan

21 accredited institutions in Michigan offering legal studies / pre-law programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

21
Colleges
3,609
Graduates/yr
15
Public
Doctoral
Top Degree

Ranked: Legal Studies / Pre-Law Programs in Michigan

1
PublicDoctoral
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
930
Graduates/yr
18%
Acceptance
$17,977
In-State Tuition
93%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicDoctoral
Michigan State University
East Lansing
693
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$16,930
In-State Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Thomas M Cooley Law School
Lansing
561
Graduates/yr
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4
Private NonprofitDoctoral
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit
558
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$32,300
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$13,152
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicDoctoral
Wayne State University
Detroit
321
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$13,660
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
102
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$14,978
In-State Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicAssociate's
Macomb Community College
Warren
72
Graduates/yr
$6,240
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills
48
Graduates/yr
$5,340
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor
42
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicBachelor's
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
42
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$15,198
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicAssociate's
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit
36
Graduates/yr
$2,909
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Lansing Community College
Lansing
33
Graduates/yr
$7,020
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Henry Ford College
Dearborn
33
Graduates/yr
$4,656
In-State Tuition
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Davenport University
Grand Rapids
27
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$22,272
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$17,260
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Madonna University
Livonia
24
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$27,360
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$12,571
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicBachelor's
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
24
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$13,862
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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17
PublicBachelor's
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
24
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$15,200
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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18
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Baker College
Owosso
18
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$12,460
Tuition
25%
Grad Rate
$10,478
Net Price <$30K
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19
PublicAssociate's
Delta College
University Center
15
Graduates/yr
$6,420
In-State Tuition
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Siena Heights University
Adrian
3
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$28,500
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$20,155
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicBachelor's
Northern Michigan University
Marquette
3
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$12,726
In-State Tuition
53%
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Studying Legal Studies / Pre-Law in Michigan

Michigan has 21 accredited colleges offering legal studies / pre-law programs, producing 3,609 graduates annually. Of these, 15 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Michigan residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.