Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · City · 40,922 students
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
East Lansing, MI, 48824-1046 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
68 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$32,198
Out-of-state COA
$59,582
Avg net price
$19,680
Room & board
$12,564
In-state tuition
$16,458
Out-of-state tuition
$43,842
Books & supplies
$1,380/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,068
$30–48k
$10,830
$48–75k
$16,521
$75–110k
$22,703
$110k+
$28,546
Admissions
Admit rate
85%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1269
Reading 590–680
Math 590–680
ACT midpoint
26
Composite 25–31
English 24–32
Math 24–29
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Michigan State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
81%
1st-yr retention
90%
Transfer-out rate
10%
Consumer completion
82%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
83%
Transferred
11%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
6%
Median earnings (6yr)
$55,084
Median earnings (10yr)
$67,253
Median debt
$23,250
Monthly loan payment
$246
Debt range (25th–75th)
$10,750–$30,750
Debt (90th percentile)
$38,960
Student Body
Men 48%Women 52%
17
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
20%
First-generation
21%
Median family income
$70,982
Independent students
6%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Hispanic
7%
Black
7%
Asian
8%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$55,084
10 years after entry
$67,253
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372
350
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298
279
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Institutional
Endowment
$5.0B
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
86%
Avg faculty salary
$13,468/mo
Instructional spend/student
$19,397
Federal loan rate
34%
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