Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public 4-year institution in East Lansing, MI. It enrolls about 51,316 students and admits roughly 84% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | East Lansing, MI 48824 |
| County | Ingham County |
| Enrollment | 51,316 |
| Acceptance rate | 84% |
| Applicants / admitted | 58,879 / 49,414 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $17,270 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $44,040 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 82% |
| Transfer-out rate | 10% |
| Full-time retention rate | 91% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $24,630 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 580–670 |
| ACT middle 50% | 26–31 |
| Website | https://www.msu.edu/ |
| Phone | 5173551855 |
Admissions
About 58,879 students applied and 49,414 were admitted. Of those admitted, 9,533 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $17,270 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $44,040. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $24,630 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,119 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,980 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $20,378 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $25,940 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,327 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 8,138 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 82% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Michigan State University is in East Lansing, MI, Ingham County. Its coordinates are 42.7321, -84.4761.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Michigan State University?
About 84% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 58,879 applicants.
How much does Michigan State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $17,270 for in-state students and $44,040 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Michigan State University?
About 51,316 students are enrolled.