Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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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.
You may want to compare the school to other Michigan schools with tuition changes from last year at Michigan colleges tuition change page.
MSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn 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
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Michigan State University - COA
Michigan State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Michigan State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$20,382 $39,876$14,364
2023-2024$21,148$41,224$15,346
Change % 2023-20243.76%3.38%6.84%
2024-2025$21,943$42,618$16,395
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Michigan State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$548$1,414
2023-2024$527$1,439
2024-2025$507$1,464
Graduate2022-2023$842$1,654
2023-2024$874$1,710
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.
Michigan State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Michigan State University - Books and Supplies Costs

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-StateOut-of-State
Michigan State University$15,988$43,372
University of Nebraska-Lincoln$10,108$27,748
Ohio State University-Main Campus$12,859$38,365
The Pennsylvania State University$15,890$25,574
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$17,239$36,001
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities$16,488$36,402

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at MSU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at MSU is $65,042 for Michigan residents and $181,088 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$16,096$16,205$16,315$16,425$65,042
Out-of-State$44,119$44,879$45,652$46,438$181,088
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$16,205$16,315$16,425$16,537$65,482
Out-of-State$44,879$45,652$46,438$47,238$184,207
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$16,315$16,425$16,537$16,649$65,926
Out-of-State$45,652$46,438$47,238$48,051$187,379
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$16,425$16,537$16,649$16,761$66,372
Out-of-State$46,438$47,238$48,051$48,879$190,607
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$16,537$16,649$16,761$16,875$66,821
Out-of-State$47,238$48,051$48,879$49,721$193,889

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $136,676 for Michigan residents and $252,722 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Michigan State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$33,254$33,854$34,421$35,001$136,676
Out-of-State$61,277$62,528$63,806$65,112$252,722
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$33,854$34,469$35,050$35,644$139,167
Out-of-State$62,528$63,806$65,112$66,446$257,892
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$34,469$35,099$35,694$36,303$141,721
Out-of-State$63,806$65,112$66,446$67,810$263,174
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$35,099$35,745$36,354$36,978$144,338
Out-of-State$65,112$66,446$67,810$69,204$268,572
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$35,745$36,407$37,031$37,670$147,020
Out-of-State$66,446$67,810$69,204$70,628$274,088

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 69% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $92,756 for Michigan residents and $208,802 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Michigan State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$22,274$22,874$23,441$24,021$92,756
Out-of-State$50,297$51,548$52,826$54,132$208,802
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$22,874$23,489$24,070$24,664$95,247
Out-of-State$51,548$52,826$54,132$55,466$213,972
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$23,489$24,119$24,714$25,323$97,801
Out-of-State$52,826$54,132$55,466$56,830$219,254
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$24,119$24,765$25,374$25,998$100,418
Out-of-State$54,132$55,466$56,830$58,224$224,652
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$24,765$25,427$26,051$26,690$103,100
Out-of-State$55,466$56,830$58,224$59,648$230,168

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Michigan State University.
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Michigan State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$15,988$1,334$15,346$43,372$1,334 $15,346
Graduate$21,148 $1,334$15,346$41,224 $1,334$15,346
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