Michigan State University

Michigan State University is a four-years, public school located in East Lansing, MI. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at R1 University comparison page.

The MSU's 2024 tuition & fees is $15,988 for Michigan residents and $43,372 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 69% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,980.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 50,023 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).

MSU ranked 74^th in National Universities and 3^rd in Michigan Colleges rankings. Michigan State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Michigan State University is $15,988 for in-state students and $43,372 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $21,148 for in-state students and $41,224 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $15,383 for Michigan residents and $44,151 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,943 for Michigan residents and $42,618 for out-of-state students.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$15,988	$43,372
Graduate	$21,148	$41,224

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$15,383	$44,151
Graduate	$21,943	$42,618

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Michigan State University is 87.95% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.95%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,260.

The average graduation rate is 81%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 50,023 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 MSU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	87.95% Acceptance Rate / 20.95% Yield
Test Scores »	1,260 SAT / 28 ACT
Graduation Rate »	81%
Transfer-out Rate	10%
Retention Rate	89%(full-time), 66% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »	50,023 (39,201 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$10,980

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

Michigan State University has a medical school. You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

MSU Offered Programs
Michigan State University Medical School
Graduate Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Michigan State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.

Special Learning Opportunities at MSU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No