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Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI • public • I | Big Ten | FBS
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Acceptance
83.9%
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Grad Rate
82%
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Cost
$30,062 / $57,446
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Rankings
US News history

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 42,929 • Total: 55,377
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
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Address
524 South Shaw Lane
East Lansing, MI
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Website
msu.edu
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 20,880 (48.6%) • Female: 22,049 (51.4%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 3,391 7.9%
Black/African American 2,890 6.7%
Hispanic/Latino 2,703 6.3%
White 28,575 66.6%
Two or More Races 1,866 4.3%
International 2,509 5.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
83.9%
49,414 admitted from 58,879 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Test Flexible
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 580-670
Math: 570-680
Total: 1150-1350
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
26-31
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$75
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
RD: 04/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
82.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
64.3%
Freshman Retention Rate
91.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
15.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$30,062
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$57,446
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $16,118
Out-of-state: $43,502
Room & Board
$12,564
Books & Supplies
$1,380
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $7,068
$30,001-48,000 $10,830
$48,001-75,000 $16,521
$75,001-110,000 $22,703
$110,001+ $28,546
Students Receiving Pell Grants
73%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Big Ten
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (9)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Ice Hockey Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (10)
Basketball Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics Rowing Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.4 GPA
In-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$15,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$3,000-$5,000 total
18 automatic scholarships (18 total)
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Common questions about Michigan State University

What is Michigan State University's acceptance rate?
Michigan State University accepts 84% of applicants, from 58,879 applications.
How much does Michigan State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $16,118 in-state and $43,502 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $7,068 on average after aid.
Does Michigan State University require SAT or ACT scores?
Michigan State University considers test scores but does not require them.
What ACT score do you need for Michigan State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 26 and 31 on the ACT.
What is Michigan State University's graduation rate?
82% of students graduate within six years.