Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI
PublicUrbanWebsite
Acceptance Rate
84%
Enrollment
40,243
Graduation Rate
82%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$67,253
Retention Rate
91%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)11501350
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2631
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$15,988
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,372
Avg Net Price
$20,751
Room & Board
$11,754
Total COA
$30,528
Median Debt
$23,250

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$8,119
$30,001–48,000
$13,980
$48,001–75,000
$20,378
$75,001–110,000
$25,940
$110,001+
$28,327
Pell Grant Rate: 20%
Federal Loan Rate: 33%

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Sticker Price$55,126
Estimated Net Price$20,751 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
82%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$67,253
Retention Rate
91%
Median Debt
$23,250

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
15.8%
Biology
13.4%
Communication
9.8%
Engineering
9.3%
Social Sciences
8.1%
Psychology
4.7%
Computer Science
4.5%
Agriculture
4.4%
Health Professions
3.5%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
3.4%

Demographics

Men 49%Women 51%
White
67.2%
Black
6.5%
Hispanic
6.2%
Asian
8.0%
Two or More
4.4%
International
5.4%

Application Info

Deadlines

EDII2025-11-01
REA2026-04-01
App Fee (Domestic)$75
App Fee (International)$75

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.