Detroit, MI · Public university · City (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $14,675 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $31,364 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,321 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,316 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $25,942 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $14,055 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $11,887 less than the sticker price — about 46% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (8) | Football (118), Baseball (36), Swimming & Diving (28), Cross Country (22), Fencing (16), Basketball (15), Golf (14), Tennis (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (98), Swimming & Diving (22), Softball (20), Volleyball (17), Basketball (15), Fencing (9), Tennis (8), Golf (6) |
| Softball conference | GLIAC |
| Head softball coach | Nicole Tines |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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