Battle Creek, Michigan Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Colleges in Battle Creek, Michigan: median public in-state tuition $4,118 (-25.3% vs national median) median graduate debt $9,500 (-28.4% vs U.S.) 3,070 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 3 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 3,070 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $4,118 (-25.3% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $20,440 (+105.0% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $9,500 (-28.4% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $14,211
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Overview
Colleges and universities in Battle Creek serve students across Michigan with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 3 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 3,070 students enrolled in federal data, and median in-state tuition near $4,118. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Battle Creek, Michigan and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Battle Creek vs Michigan & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek, Michigan | $4,118 | $20,440 | $9,500 | N/A | 3,070 |
| Michigan (state median) | $5,445 | $7,368 | $13,000 | 56.0% | 368,613 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Battle Creek, Michigan vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek, Michigan | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Michigan (state median) | $55,123 | 91.3% | 78.1% | 5.5% | — | 69.5% | 0.46 |
| United States | $54,384 | 88.0% | 76.4% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Michigan (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek, Michigan | $4,118 | $20,440 | $9,500 | N/A | 3,070 | N/A | N/A |
| Ann Arbor | $17,736 | $16,694 | $16,405 | 70.4% | 42,746 | $69,862 | 91.7% |
| East Lansing | $16,458 | $19,680 | $9,833 | 80.7% | 41,771 | $67,253 | 93.6% |
| Detroit | $19,655 | $15,898 | $17,125 | 66.9% | 27,730 | $53,493 | 89.2% |
| Grand Rapids | $24,466 | $17,707 | $21,389 | 61.9% | 20,279 | $48,449 | 89.9% |
| Kalamazoo | $15,252 | $15,273 | $26,038 | 66.8% | 18,714 | $59,576 | 91.1% |
| Dearborn | $9,604 | $5,076 | $18,375 | 37.6% | 14,595 | $59,649 | 88.1% |
| Warren | $14,063 | $10,522 | $9,500 | N/A | 14,113 | N/A | N/A |
| Rochester Hills | $22,229 | $15,288 | $23,612 | 50.8% | 13,143 | $53,660 | 89.8% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 | $54,384 | 88.0% |
In-state tuition: Battle Creek, Michigan vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Battle Creek, Michigan median in-state tuition is $4,118, -25.3% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Battle Creek, Michigan vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Battle Creek, Michigan is $9,500 (-28.4% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $14,211.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Battle Creek, Michigan median public in-state tuition is $4,118, about -25.3% vs the national median. Versus the Great Lakes region, tuition is -26.8%.
Median graduate debt is $9,500 (-28.4% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are in Battle Creek?
This city profile covers 3 campuses in Battle Creek, Michigan with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Battle Creek?
Median in-state tuition in Battle Creek is $4,118 and median net price is $20,440. For Michigan overall, medians are $5,445 and $7,368; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.
What do graduates earn in Battle Creek?
Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Battle Creek is N/A vs $55,123 for Michigan and $54,384 nationally.
What is student debt like for Battle Creek colleges?
Median completer debt in Battle Creek is $9,500 vs $13,000 for Michigan and $13,271 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Battle Creek?
Among 3 College Scorecard campuses in Battle Creek, Michigan, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.
Sources & related
- Michigan college profile
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- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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