Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Michigan State University is $15,988 for Michigan residents and $43,372 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -3.79% for Michigan residents and increased by 1.80% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for MSU is $15,383 for Michigan residents and $44,151 for out-of-state students which is a 1.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been decreased by -3.79% for Michigan residents and increased by 1.80% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,346. The Living costs increased by 6.84% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
MSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $16,617 |
$42,607 | $14,364 |
2023-2024 | $15,988 | $43,372 | $15,346 |
Change % 2023-2024 | -3.79% | 1.80% | 6.84% |
2024-2025 | $15,383 | $44,151 | $16,395 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $21,148 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $41,224 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at MSU is $21,943 for Michigan residents and $42,618 for out-of-state students which is a 3.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Michigan State University has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $31,312 for in-state and $58,066 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine page.
MSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $20,382 |
$39,876 | $14,364 |
2023-2024 | $21,148 | $41,224 | $15,346 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 3.76% | 3.38% | 6.84% |
2024-2025 | $21,943 | $42,618 | $16,395 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at MSU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $527 for Michigan residents and $1,439 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $874 for Michigan residents and $1,710 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $548 | $1,414 |
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2023-2024 | $527 | $1,439 |
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2024-2025 | $507 | $1,464 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $842 | $1,654 |
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2023-2024 | $874 | $1,710 |
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2024-2025 | $907 | $1,768 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Michigan State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Michigan State University and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Michigan State University | $15,988 | $43,372 |
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Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 |
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $17,239 | $36,001 |
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Northwestern University | $65,997 |
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Indiana University-Bloomington | $11,790 | $40,482 |
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $16,004 | $34,501 |