28 Best colleges for Geology in Michigan

Updated: February 29, 2024

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Michigan ranked based on their research performance in Geology. A graph of 5.38M citations received by 150K academic papers made by 28 universities in Michigan was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor

For Geology

#5 in the United States

#5 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 18%
Average SAT: 1440
Average ACT: 33
Receiving Aid: 74%

2. Michigan State University

East Lansing

For Geology

#26 in the United States

#29 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 88%
Average SAT: 1260
Average ACT: 28
Receiving Aid: 94%

3. Wayne State University

Detroit

For Geology

#98 in the United States

#116 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Average SAT: 1150
Average ACT: 25
Receiving Aid: 98%

4. Michigan Technological University

Houghton

For Geology

#152 in the United States

#178 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 94%
Average SAT: 1240
Average ACT: 28
Receiving Aid: 100%

5. Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo

For Geology

#223 in the United States

#255 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Average SAT: 1105
Average ACT: 23
Receiving Aid: 94%

6. Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant

For Geology

#261 in the United States

#299 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Average SAT: 1100
Average ACT: 24
Receiving Aid: 99%

7. Oakland University

Rochester Hills

For Geology

#262 in the United States

#301 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Average SAT: 1130
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $9,755

8. Kettering University

Flint

For Geology

#304 in the United States

#351 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Average SAT: 1250
Average ACT: 27
Net Price: $34,486

9. Grand Valley State University

Allendale

For Geology

#311 in the United States

#358 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Average SAT: 1085
Average ACT: 24
Receiving Aid: 95%

10. Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti

For Geology

#356 in the United States

#406 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 83%
Average SAT: 1055
Average ACT: 22
Receiving Aid: 96%

11. Andrews University

Berrien Springs

For Geology

#447 in the United States

#498 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average SAT: 1225
Average ACT: 25
Net Price: $24,194

12. University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit

For Geology

#499 in the United States

#550 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average SAT: 1084
Average ACT: 24
Net Price: $18,197

13. Hope College

Holland

For Geology

#504 in the United States

#555 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Average SAT: 1210
Average ACT: 28
Net Price: $25,800

14. Calvin College

Grand Rapids

For Geology

#623 in the United States

#682 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average SAT: 1245
Average ACT: 28
Net Price: $25,775

15. Northern Michigan University

Marquette

For Geology

#660 in the United States

#721 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 71%
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $9,385
Enrollment: 6,970

16. Lawrence Technological University

Southfield

For Geology

#741 in the United States

#807 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 82%
Net Price: $32,641
Receiving Aid: 99%
Average Aid: $19,658

17. Ferris State University

Big Rapids

For Geology

#750 in the United States

#816 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 88%
Average SAT: 1030
Average ACT: 21
Receiving Aid: 97%

18. Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo

For Geology

#759 in the United States

#826 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Average SAT: 1285
Average ACT: 29
Net Price: $26,981

19. Albion College

Albion

For Geology

#760 in the United States

#827 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 67%
Net Price: $19,351
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $47,406

20. Adrian College

Adrian

For Geology

#781 in the United States

#848 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 69%
Average SAT: 1050
Average ACT: 21
Net Price: $24,870

21. Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste. Marie

For Geology

#820 in the United States

#888 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 77%
Average SAT: 1113
Average ACT: 23
Receiving Aid: 96%

22. Saginaw Valley State University

University Center

For Geology

#838 in the United States

#906 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average SAT: 1075
Average ACT: 23
Receiving Aid: 100%

23. Alma College

Alma

For Geology

#900 in the United States

#969 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 65%
Net Price: $23,995
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $34,736

24. Jackson College

Jackson

For Geology

#969 in the United States

#1038 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $10,764
Enrollment: 4,244

25. Hillsdale College

Hillsdale

For Geology

#1059 in the United States

#1132 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 21%
Average SAT: 1440
Average ACT: 32
Net Price: $24,196

26. Siena Heights University

Adrian

For Geology

#1095 in the United States

#1168 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 65%
Average SAT: 1032
Average ACT: 24
Net Price: $20,074

27. Northwood University

Midland

For Geology

#1111 in the United States

#1184 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Average SAT: 1055
Average ACT: 20
Net Price: $24,616

28. Madonna University

Livonia

For Geology

#1265 in the United States

#1344 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 65%
Net Price: $18,344
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $19,840

Closest to Michigan states to learn Geology

State	Universities Unis	Best university country rank Best uni rank
Wisconsin	27	8
Indiana	29	36
Ohio	52	18
Illinois	59	9
Iowa	19	43
Minnesota	24	12
West Virginia	15	116
Pennsylvania	88	13
Kentucky	20	67
New York	116	6
Missouri	30	45
Tennessee	30	56
District of Columbia	9	119
Virginia	40	46
Maryland	25	21
Vermont	9	131
New Jersey	21	24
Connecticut	20	20
North Carolina	35	30
New Hampshire	11	95
Massachusetts	62	1
South Dakota	8	191
Rhode Island	9	60
Arkansas	16	132
North Dakota	5	173
Nebraska	12	65
South Carolina	22	85
Kansas	11	76
Georgia	34	37
Alabama	23	93
Maine	13	123
Mississippi	11	114
Oklahoma	15	64
Louisiana	20	57
Colorado	18	23
Florida	45	15
Montana	8	97
Texas	66	16
New Mexico	7	77
Utah	10	42
Idaho	7	125
Arizona	8	19
Nevada	7	113
Washington	25	4
Oregon	16	32
California	110	2
Puerto Rico	13	263
Alaska	4	87
Hawaii	7	74