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Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

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Overview

Enrollment

49,659
Michigan State University overview
Location East Lansing, Michigan
Online msu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Michigan State University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in East Lansing, Michigan, Michigan State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 50,630 prospective students applied, and 42,150 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 9,225 enrolled in the school.  43,142 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,517 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $14,750 plus fees of $0. Michigan State is ranked 228 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

Michigan State is rated within the top 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Michigan State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
Michigan State University overview
SAT 1100/1320
ACT 23/29
GPA 3.72

Applications Accepted

83.3% 
Michigan State University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Michigan Resident Tuition

$14,750
In State Costs for Michigan State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,168
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $10,676
Budget for Other Expenses$3,140
Total One Year Cost$29,734

Out of State Resident Tuition

$40,562
Out of State Costs for Michigan State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,168
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $10,676
Budget for Other Expenses$3,140
Total One Year Cost$55,546

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$60,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

77% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Michigan State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 17%
Social Sciences 11%
Communication 11%
Biology 9%
Health Professions 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171100 IPEDS survey data for Michigan State University.

Current students may use the Michigan State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.