The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is approximately 76% per year (2026).
The most selective college in Michigan is currently Macomb Community College and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, each with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 76%
Percentage Admitted Comparison Over the Years (2007-2025)
Most Selective Community Colleges in Michigan (2026)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
6767 West O Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49003
(269) 488-4100
Kalamazoo, MI 49003
(269) 488-4100
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Macomb Community College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 25%
14500 E Twelve Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 445-7999
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 445-7999
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mott Community College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 67%
1401 E Court St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 762-0200
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 762-0200
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Washtenaw Community College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 67%
4800 E Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 973-3300
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 973-3300
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Alpena Community College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 75%
665 Johnson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-9021
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-9021
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Baker College of Cadillac
Private, non-profit
Acceptance Rate: 75%
9600 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-3101
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-3101
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Douglas J Institute
Public
Acceptance Rate: 75%
331 East Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 349-9343
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 349-9343
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
1515 Howard St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-6600
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-6600
Rank: #99.
Baker College
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 82%
1020 S Washington St
Owosso, MI 48867
(855) 487-7888
Owosso, MI 48867
(855) 487-7888
Rank: #1010.
Rochester University
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 98%
800 West Avon Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
(248) 218-2011
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
(248) 218-2011
Rank: #1111.
Lake Michigan College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 99%
2755 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-8100
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-8100
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Kirtland Community College ![Kirtland Community College Photo - Health Science Center Building, Kirtland - Grayling.]( "Kirtland Community College Photo - Health Science Center Building, Kirtland - Grayling.")
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
4800 W 4 Mile Road
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 275-5000
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 275-5000
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
18600 Haggerty Road
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 462-4400
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 462-4400
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
MIAT College of Technology
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 100%
2955 S Haggerty
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 423-2100
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 423-2100
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Michigan average community college acceptance rate?
The Michigan average community college acceptance rate is 76% for 2026.
What are the most selective community college in Michigan?
The most selective community college in Michigan include Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Macomb Community College and Mott Community College.
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