Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

28 Best Universities in Michigan for Paleontology

We ranked the top 28 universities for Paleontology in Michigan based on strict academic metrics. To determine these leaders, we isolated 1.01M specialized research publications which collectively generated 39.15M citations. 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 Paleontology

#6 in United States #6 in North America

16% Acceptance

10,603 Enrollment

1445 Avg SAT

1817 Founded

2

East Lansing

Michigan State University

For Paleontology

#23 in United States #25 in North America

85% Acceptance

10,603 Enrollment

1270 Avg SAT

1855 Founded

3

Detroit

Wayne State University

For Paleontology

#86 in United States #102 in North America

81% Acceptance

16,012 Enrollment

1165 Avg SAT

1868 Founded

4

Adrian

For Paleontology

#738 in United States #800 in North America

73% Acceptance

7,409 Enrollment

1007 Avg SAT

1859 Founded

5

Grand Rapids, MI

For Paleontology

#590 in United States #644 in North America

71% Acceptance

3,356 Enrollment

1207 Avg SAT

1876 Founded

6

Alma

For Paleontology

#893 in United States #960 in North America

57% Acceptance

1,159 Enrollment

1200 Avg SAT

1886 Founded

7

Holland

For Paleontology

#482 in United States #533 in North America

79% Acceptance

16,744 Enrollment

1220 Avg SAT

1866 Founded

8

Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Lake Superior State University

For Paleontology

#883 in United States #950 in North America

100% Acceptance

3,177 Enrollment

1150 Avg SAT

1946 Founded

9

Detroit

University of Detroit Mercy

For Paleontology

#506 in United States #557 in North America

75% Acceptance

14,074 Enrollment

1145 Avg SAT

1877 Founded

10

Midland, MI

Northwood University

For Paleontology

#945 in United States #1013 in North America

65% Acceptance

6,885 Enrollment

960 Avg SAT

1959 Founded

11

Berrien Springs

Andrews University

For Paleontology

#435 in United States #486 in North America

82% Acceptance

1,384 Enrollment

1140 Avg SAT

1874 Founded

12

Southfield

Lawrence Technological University

For Paleontology

#861 in United States #928 in North America

56% Acceptance

4,202 Enrollment

1215 Avg SAT

1932 Founded

13

Flint

Kettering University

For Paleontology

#288 in United States #329 in North America

79% Acceptance

281 Enrollment

1245 Avg SAT

1919 Founded

14

Albion

For Paleontology

#740 in United States #802 in North America

81% Acceptance

1,308 Enrollment

1310 Avg SAT

1835 Founded

15

Ypsilanti

Eastern Michigan University

For Paleontology

#353 in United States #401 in North America

80% Acceptance

4,397 Enrollment

1045 Avg SAT

1849 Founded

16

University Center

Saginaw Valley State University

For Paleontology

#865 in United States #932 in North America

72% Acceptance

7,500 Enrollment

1045 Avg SAT

1963 Founded

17

Allendale, MI

Grand Valley State University

For Paleontology

#313 in United States #358 in North America

83% Acceptance

5,734 Enrollment

1065 Avg SAT

1960 Founded

18

Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo College

For Paleontology

#760 in United States #823 in North America

75% Acceptance

6,885 Enrollment

1275 Avg SAT

1833 Founded

19

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University

For Paleontology

#251 in United States #286 in North America

90% Acceptance

16,744 Enrollment

1080 Avg SAT

1892 Founded

20

Adrian

Siena Heights University

For Paleontology

#1115 in United States #1189 in North America

69% Acceptance

14,074 Enrollment

940 Avg SAT

1919 Founded

21

Hillsdale

Hillsdale College

For Paleontology

#721 in United States #782 in North America

21% Acceptance

1,649 Enrollment

1405 Avg SAT

1844 Founded

22

Rochester Hills

Oakland University

For Paleontology

#257 in United States #292 in North America

88% Acceptance

10,603 Enrollment

1130 Avg SAT

1957 Founded

23

Livonia

Madonna University

For Paleontology

#1225 in United States #1302 in North America

63% Acceptance

12,941 Enrollment

980 Avg SAT

1937 Founded

24

Big Rapids

Ferris State University

For Paleontology

#756 in United States #819 in North America

91% Acceptance

8,991 Enrollment

1005 Avg SAT

1884 Founded

25

Houghton, MI

Michigan Technological University

For Paleontology

#177 in United States #204 in North America

92% Acceptance

6,013 Enrollment

1240 Avg SAT

1885 Founded

26

Jackson, MI

Jackson College

For Paleontology

#962 in United States #1030 in North America

100% Acceptance

5,086 Enrollment

1001 Avg SAT

27

Marquette

Northern Michigan University

For Paleontology

#631 in United States #689 in North America

84% Acceptance

7,895 Enrollment

1065 Avg SAT

1899 Founded

28

Kalamazoo

Western Michigan University

For Paleontology

#227 in United States #262 in North America

85% Acceptance

14,074 Enrollment

1080 Avg SAT

1903 Founded