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Detroit Colleges & Universities
Overview
A number of world-class
educational institutions are located in and around Detroit. From the
large and high-profile state funded universities of Michigan and Michigan State to the smaller and more focused Detroit Mercy and
College for Creative Studies, the Detroit area has wide array of educational opportunities and
experiences. In addition to great
educations, these schools offer rich histories, nationally competitive
athletics programs, campus environments ranging from urban to rural, and plenty
of culture and entertainment.
 College
for Creative Studies
201 East
Kirby, Detroit
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CCS has established a
reputation as one of the nation's leading arts education institutions by providing
a dynamic learning environment where students explore issues of art and
design, and the culture in which they exist, while preparing for careers in
the professional world. In fact, the College has one of the world’s most
recognized programs in transportation design and places more graduates in the
automotive industry than any other school.
The CCS campus is located in Detroit's Cultural
Center, known for its abundance of museums, theatres, and
galleries.
 Marygrove College
8425 W.
McNichols, Detroit
Website
In 1845, a group of Catholic
nuns formed what is now known as the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate
Heart of Mary. From this group emerged
a school for women named St. Mary's Academy, marking the beginning of the
educational institution that would eventually become Marygrove College. Today,
Marygrove is open to women and men and maintains the same mission established
by its founders -- to foster Christian values, educate people from diverse
backgrounds, and serve metropolitan Detroit. Students of
Marygrove enjoy a variety of liberal arts concentrations aimed at the
establishment of competence, compassion, and commitment. Its location on 52 beautifully wooded acres
and the elaborate Gothic architecture in its two main halls make Marygrove
Detroit's "most elegant place to learn."
Michigan State University
Grand River Avenue, East Lansing
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 You may be familiar with Michigan State from its highly successful men's
and women's athletics programs. The
Spartans have to their credit a number of NCAA titles and have produced
legendary stars such as Magic Johnson and Kirk Gibson. But Michigan State is known for more than just
athletics. Founded in 1855, MSU was
the model for 69 land-grant institutions established under the Morill Act of
1862. With 14 degree-granting colleges
and a private, affiliated law college, Michigan State University offers more than 200 academic programs
and many interdisciplinary and international study opportunities to over
45,000 graduate and undergraduate students.
MSU is located 90 minutes northwest of Detroit and a few miles east of downtown Lansing, the State Capitol. And what a place to visit! Start with a stroll through MSU's beautiful
5200-acre campus situated on the banks of the Red Cedar River. Follow it up with a variety of culture and
entertainment options available, including the Wharton Center for Performing
Arts, four theatres and auditoriums, two museums, a planetarium, and
horticulture gardens. Of course, a
visit to Michigan State is not complete without a stop in
downtown East Lansing for some excellent food, drink, and live music at
the many restaurants and bars.
 Oakland University
2200 N. Squirrel Rd., Rochester
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Oakland University is a well-rounded institution offering its 17,000
students a high-quality academic experience along with a variety of arts,
cultural, and sports-related activities.
And OU students are luckier than most when you consider that the
campus was built on the grounds of Meadow Brook, the former estate of wealthy
lumber broker Alfred Wilson and his wife Matilda. The OU campus encompasses 1,500 scenic
acres and includes the spectacular Meadow Brook Hall
and Gardens, Art Gallery, Theatre,
and Music Festival.
University of Detroit Mercy
4001 West McNichols Road, Detroit
Website
 Founded in
1877, this Catholic university has maintained a special niche in Detroit for generations.
The quality of education is evident -- UDM was recently the only Michigan school ranked
in the top 25 among 145 Midwestern master’s universities by U.S. News &
World Report. Although much smaller than Michigan State University or the University of Michigan, UDM maintains excellent athletics programs, the most prominent of
which is its men's basketball program, at one time coached by famous
television analyst Dick Vitale.
 University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
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Not only does it set the
benchmark for higher learning in the State of Michigan, the University of Michigan has been rated one of the top academic institutions in the
world. Over 40,000 undergraduate and
graduate students take advantage of the hundreds of degree programs offered
by the university. In addition to a
premier academic track record, the "Maize and Blue" have a
phenomenal sports legacy that includes numerous NCAA championships in many
sports. The University of Michigan was founded in Detroit
in 1817 and moved to its present Ann Arbor location 45 miles to the west in 1837. In large part due to U of M, Ann Arbor has been named one of the best places to live in America. A safe urban
environment infused with a variety of cultural and entertainment activities
make the Ann Arbor / U of M combination exceptional. U of M also has two major satellite
campuses, UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint, allowing the university to extend its
excellence to a broader range of students throughout the State of Michigan.
 Wayne State University
Vicinity of Cass Avenue and Putnam Street, Detroit
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Wayne
State University is Michigan's only urban research
university, with 11 schools and colleges offering more than 350 major subject
areas to 33,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The Wayne State campus encompasses 203
acres of beautifully landscaped walkways and gathering spots, linking 100
education and research buildings. Of particular note is the university's
Department of Theatre which stakes claim to Detroit's oldest noncommercial theatre and operates three
performance venues in the Cultural Center
area. Each year the Bonstelle,
Hillberry, and Studio Theatres play to the second largest audience in
Michigan, behind only that of the Fisher Theatre.
More Information
For information on Detroit's colleges and universities and the cities where
they are located, click on the links below:
City of East Lansing
City of Ann Arbor
Madonna University
University of Michigan - Dearborn
University of Michigan - Flint
Walsh College
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