East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Michigan State University is a four-year, public school located in East Lansing, MI.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
Michigan State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

85% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 62,138 applied, 52,690 accepted, and 9,652 enrolled in MSU.
4,456 men and 5,193 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,260 SAT, 28 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,260 and ACT score is 28. The SAT score of 1260 is high, 74 to 81 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total118012601360
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing590630680
Math590630680
ACT Score
Composite252831
Math242629
English242832
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $18,079 for Michigan residents and $44,850 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $21,772 for Michigan residents and $41,848 for others.
Tuition has increased by 1.84% compared to last year at Michigan State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

28,598 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,950.
For freshmen, 9,341 students (97%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $8,147.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 52,089 students enrolled MSU in 2025.
By gender, 24,439 men and 27,650 women students are enrolled.
There are 41,234 undergraduate and 10,855 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

448 Major Programs

  • 33 programs through online
  • 251 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of MSU is 81%.
The retention rate is 90% for full-time and 90% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
90%
Students to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 3,583 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for MSU and the average faculty salary is $122,284. The studetns to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
There are 13,601 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $82,709.
Number of Faculties
3,583
Average Faculty Salary
$122,284
Number of Staffs
13,601
Average Staff Salary
$82,709

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Michigan State University is a member of The Big Ten Conference (B1G).
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