Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

28 Best Universities in Michigan for Geology

Focusing specifically on Geology, our data science engine identified the 28 most influential universities in Michigan. Our methodology evaluated 1.01M subject-specific papers and 39.15M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Ann Arbor

University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

For Geology

#5 in United States #5 in North America

16% Acceptance

10,603 Enrollment

1445 Avg SAT

1817 Founded

2

East Lansing

Michigan State University

For Geology

#28 in United States #31 in North America

85% Acceptance

10,603 Enrollment

1270 Avg SAT

1855 Founded

3

Detroit

Wayne State University

For Geology

#102 in United States #120 in North America

81% Acceptance

16,012 Enrollment

1165 Avg SAT

1868 Founded

4

Holland

For Geology

#513 in United States #566 in North America

79% Acceptance

16,744 Enrollment

1220 Avg SAT

1866 Founded

5

Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Lake Superior State University

For Geology

#876 in United States #944 in North America

100% Acceptance

3,177 Enrollment

1150 Avg SAT

1946 Founded

6

Detroit

University of Detroit Mercy

For Geology

#489 in United States #541 in North America

75% Acceptance

14,074 Enrollment

1145 Avg SAT

1877 Founded

7

Midland, MI

Northwood University

For Geology

#969 in United States #1039 in North America

65% Acceptance

6,885 Enrollment

960 Avg SAT

1959 Founded

8

Berrien Springs

Andrews University

For Geology

#463 in United States #514 in North America

82% Acceptance

1,384 Enrollment

1140 Avg SAT

1874 Founded

9

Southfield

Lawrence Technological University

For Geology

#756 in United States #822 in North America

56% Acceptance

4,202 Enrollment

1215 Avg SAT

1932 Founded

10

Flint

Kettering University

For Geology

#301 in United States #347 in North America

79% Acceptance

281 Enrollment

1245 Avg SAT

1919 Founded

11

Albion

For Geology

#768 in United States #834 in North America

81% Acceptance

1,308 Enrollment

1310 Avg SAT

1835 Founded

12

Ypsilanti

Eastern Michigan University

For Geology

#363 in United States #413 in North America

80% Acceptance

4,397 Enrollment

1045 Avg SAT

1849 Founded

13

University Center

Saginaw Valley State University

For Geology

#860 in United States #928 in North America

72% Acceptance

7,500 Enrollment

1045 Avg SAT

1963 Founded

14

Allendale, MI

Grand Valley State University

For Geology

#309 in United States #356 in North America

83% Acceptance

5,734 Enrollment

1065 Avg SAT

1960 Founded

15

Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo College

For Geology

#782 in United States #849 in North America

75% Acceptance

6,885 Enrollment

1275 Avg SAT

1833 Founded

16

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University

For Geology

#255 in United States #294 in North America

90% Acceptance

16,744 Enrollment

1080 Avg SAT

1892 Founded

17

Adrian

Siena Heights University

For Geology

#1104 in United States #1179 in North America

69% Acceptance

14,074 Enrollment

940 Avg SAT

1919 Founded

18

Hillsdale

Hillsdale College

For Geology

#791 in United States #858 in North America

21% Acceptance

1,649 Enrollment

1405 Avg SAT

1844 Founded

19

Rochester Hills

Oakland University

For Geology

#263 in United States #303 in North America

88% Acceptance

10,603 Enrollment

1130 Avg SAT

1957 Founded

20

Livonia

Madonna University

For Geology

#1302 in United States #1381 in North America

63% Acceptance

12,941 Enrollment

980 Avg SAT

1937 Founded

21

Big Rapids

Ferris State University

For Geology

#783 in United States #850 in North America

91% Acceptance

8,991 Enrollment

1005 Avg SAT

1884 Founded

22

Houghton, MI

Michigan Technological University

For Geology

#151 in United States #177 in North America

92% Acceptance

6,013 Enrollment

1240 Avg SAT

1885 Founded

23

Jackson, MI

Jackson College

For Geology

#1032 in United States #1106 in North America

100% Acceptance

5,086 Enrollment

1001 Avg SAT

24

Marquette

Northern Michigan University

For Geology

#663 in United States #725 in North America

84% Acceptance

7,895 Enrollment

1065 Avg SAT

1899 Founded

25

Kalamazoo

Western Michigan University

For Geology

#222 in United States #255 in North America

85% Acceptance

14,074 Enrollment

1080 Avg SAT

1903 Founded

26

Adrian

For Geology

#828 in United States #896 in North America

73% Acceptance

7,409 Enrollment

1007 Avg SAT

1859 Founded

27

Grand Rapids, MI

For Geology

#635 in United States #696 in North America

71% Acceptance

3,356 Enrollment

1207 Avg SAT

1876 Founded

28

Alma

For Geology

#879 in United States #947 in North America

57% Acceptance

1,159 Enrollment

1200 Avg SAT

1886 Founded