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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1046
p. 517-355-1855
East Lansing, MI 48824-1046
p. 517-355-1855
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Michigan State University
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Information Summary
Ranks 10th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 39,140 |
| Total Enrollment | 45,166 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $50 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near East Lansing, MI
| Total Population | 12,650 (12,649 urban / 1 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 37 (1.16 people per house) |
| Families | N/A (N/A people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,301 |
| Pop. — Asian | 881 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 22 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 88 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 10,440 |
| Pop. — Other | 140 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Michigan State University?
Ranks 625th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $7,759 | $7,759 | $20,348 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,128 | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $259 | $259 | $678 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $8,298 | $8,298 | $17,520 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,128 | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $346 | $346 | $730 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $17,307 | $17,307 | $29,952 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $9,531 | $9,531 | $22,176 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,531 | $9,531 | $22,176 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $15,868 | $35,868 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| Osteopathic Medicine Degree — Tuition | $15,868 | $35,868 |
| Osteopathic Medicine Degree — Required Fees | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| Veterinary Medicine Degree — Tuition | $16,068 | $30,868 |
| Veterinary Medicine Degree — Required Fees | $1,128 | $1,128 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $6,999  $8,647 |
$6,999  $8,647 |
$17,844  $21,292 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $826  $884 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,502  $6,094 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,420  $1,682 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 23,247 (10,488 male / 12,759 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 17,046 (7,194 male / 9,852 female) |
| Admission rate | 73% |
| First-time Enrollment | 7,440 (3,282 male / 4,158 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 7,308 (3,205 male / 4,103 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 132 (77 male / 55 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Michigan State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Big Ten Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Michigan State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 248th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 89% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 27 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 22 / 27 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 22 / 27 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 238th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 25% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 500 / 630 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 530 / 660 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1030 / 1290 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 18,257 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $2,618 |
| Board Fee | $3,426 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,179 | 1,302 |  18% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,240 | 5,552 |  75% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,757 | 2,515 |  34% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,659 | 2,921 |  39% |
| Any financial aid type | 6,749 |  91% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Michigan State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1,832 | 1,463 | 3,295 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,288 | 2,264 | 3,552 |
Hispanic | 621 | 696 | 1,317 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,146 | 1,246 | 2,392 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 136 | 205 | 341 |
White Non-Hispanic | 15,281 | 18,484 | 33,765 |
Race Unknown | 273 | 231 | 504 |
| Total | 20,577 | 24,589 | 45,166 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Michigan State University?
