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Michigan State University

Acceptance Rate 87.95 %
SAT Average 1,260
Tuition & Fees $43,372
($15,988)
Student Population 50,023
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,980

Academic Overview

Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University is a public, four-years institute located in East Lansing, Michigan. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $15,988 for Michigan residents and $43,372 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $21,148 for Michigan residents and $41,224 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 50,023 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 87.95% and the graduation rate is 81% last year.
The salary after graduation from Michigan State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $63,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, MSU's tuition & fees is $15,988 for Michigan residents and $43,372 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $21,148 for in-state students and $41,224 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$15,988$43,372
Graduate$21,148$41,224
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at MSU. The acceptance rate of MSU is 87.95% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.95%. The average graduation rate is 81% and the transfer-out rate is 10%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,980 and 69% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 50,023 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Michigan State University is 87.95 %.
Acceptance Rate
87.95%
Graduation Rate for Michigan State University is 81 %
Graduation Rate
81%
Transfer-out Rate for Michigan State University is 10 %
Transfer-out Rate
10%
Retention Rate for Michigan State University is 89 %
Retention Rate
89%
Student Population for Michigan State University is 50,023
Student Population
50,023
Student to Faculty Ratio for Michigan State University is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,980 at Michigan State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,980

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address , East Lansing, MI 48824-1046
Phone517-355-1855
WEBhttps://www.msu.edu/
Admissionhttps://admissions.msu.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.msu.edu/apply/default.aspx
Financial Aidhttps://www.finaid.msu.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://msu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/VeteranInfo.aspx
Athletichttps://ir.msu.edu/grad-rates
Disability Servicehttps://www.rcpd.msu.edu/services

Offered Degrees

MSU offers 427 major programs through online and on-site education where 33 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1270
Master's13712
Doctorate (Research)990
Doctorate (Practical)50
1-2 Years Certificate120
Post-Bachelor's Certificate4621
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Michigan State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:17,517)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,452)

Veterans Benefits

Michigan State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges