The 10 Best College Towns In Michigan For 2024

Believe it or not, America has the best colleges in the world. It's been proven by data (and surveys) that the U.S. educational system is of the highest quality

It's actually not even close and Michigan is home to a handful of them.

While we could debate which colleges within the are the 'best,' that's not the goal of this post.

Instead, ride along with us as we determine which college towns in Michigan are the best.

You know, the type of places where there's energy and stimulation, but the type of place you can walk around at night. The happiest, chillest, most downright fun places where you can send your kids off to college where you won't break the bank, or worry about their well being.

Without further ado, here are the best college towns in Michigan for 2024.

While some of these may not seem like a 'real' college town per se, when you look at the numbers, it's hard to argue against.

And for those who live in Ann Arbor, Big Rapids and East Lansing - we tip our hats to you and we'll schedule a tour for next week. You can see where Ann Arbor ranks in terms of the best college town in America.

Finally, if you live in Oak Park, MI - it's officially the worst college town in Michigan. Sorry, Oak Park!

Read on to find out more or for more on Michigan check out:

• Best Places To Live In Michigan
• Best Counties To Live In Michigan
• Cheapest Places To Live In Michigan

The 10 Best College Towns In Michigan For 2024

1. Ann Arbor, MI

Colleges: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College, Concordia University-Ann Arbor

2. Big Rapids, MI

Colleges: Ferris State University

3. East Lansing, MI

Colleges: Michigan State University, Douglas J Aveda Institute, Michigan State University-College of Law

4. Mount Pleasant, MI

Colleges: Central Michigan University, M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College

5. Ypsilanti, MI

Colleges: Eastern Michigan University

6. Dearborn, MI

Colleges: Henry Ford College, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Everest Institute-Dearborn

7. Rochester Hills, MI

Colleges: Oakland University, Rochester College

8. Houghton, MI

Colleges: Michigan Technological University

9. Livonia, MI

Colleges: Schoolcraft College, Madonna University, L'esprit Academy

10. Howell, MI

Colleges: Cleary University, Cleary University

There You Have It -- The Best College Towns In The

If you're looking for the best college towns in Michigan, you came to the right place.

These places all have great college sports programs, tons of stuff to do, and are great places to raise a family.

If you're curious, these are the worst college towns in Michigan, starting with the absolute worst, Oak Park:

1. Oak Park
2. Southfield
3. Novi
4. Alma
5. Albion
6. Grand Rapids
7. Lansing
8. Kalamazoo
9. Allendale
10. Wyoming

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