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    Information Summary

    Ranks 10th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Full-time Enrollment39,140
    Total Enrollment45,166
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    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 Population12,650 (12,649 urban / 1 rural)
    Households37 (1.16 people per house)
    FamiliesN/A (N/A people per family)
    Pop. — African American1,301
    Pop. — Asian881
    Pop. — Pacific Islander22
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native88
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)10,440
    Pop. — Other140

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Research Universities (very high research activity)

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
    GraduateComprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
    Size & SettingLarge 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 trend  $8,647 $6,999 trend  $8,647 $17,844 trend  $21,292
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $826 trend  $884
    On-Campus – Room & Board $5,502 trend  $6,094
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,420 trend  $1,682
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    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?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / Yes
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationYes

    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 CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    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 ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareYes
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity18,257
    Meals per WeekN/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?

    Michigan State University ranks 2608th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,179 1,302 pie   18%
    State & Local Grant Aid $2,240 5,552 pie   75%
    Institutional Grant Aid $2,757 2,515 pie   34%
    Student Loan Aid $3,659 2,921 pie   39%
    Any financial aid type   6,749 pie   91%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Michigan State University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    1,8321,4633,295
    Black Non-Hispanic
    1,2882,2643,552
    Hispanic
    6216961,317
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    1,1461,2462,392
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    136205341
    White Non-Hispanic
    15,28118,48433,765
    Race Unknown
    273231504
    Total 20,577 24,589 45,166

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Michigan State University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 34 14 4 21 2 297 4 376
    Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 1 2 1 1 21 26
    Advertising 16 24 5 19 238 302
    Agricultural Business and Management, General 1 1 49 51
    Agricultural Communication/Journalism 12 12
    Agricultural Economics 12 1 7 1 21
    Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology 2 2
    Agricultural Production Operations, General 1 1
    Agricultural and Extension Education Services 1 4 5
    Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering 1 1 4 1 19 26
    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other 13 13 5 21 130 1 183
    American/United States Studies/Civilization 2 1 1 6 10
    Ancient Studies/Civilization 1 1
    Animal Sciences, General 1 1 1 1 70 2 76
    Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production 7 7
    Anthropology 1 2 4 1 2 41 51
    Applied Economics 1 1 2 4
    Applied Mathematics 16 8 24
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 9 9
    Art Teacher Education 16 16
    Art Therapy/Therapist 2 1 3
    Art/Art Studies, General 5 6 3 4 40 3 61
    Astrophysics 1 8 9
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 1 1 2 66 1 71
    Biochemistry 1 7 8
    Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology 13 4 1 8 1 32 1 60
    Biological and Physical Sciences 10 10
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7 8 2 25 1 190 1 234
    Botany/Plant Biology 2 8 1 11
    Business Administration and Management, General 43 12 6 27 209 6 303
    Business/Commerce, General 6 4 14 72 96
    Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 4 6 10
    Chemical Engineering 8 3 2 2 40 55
    Chemistry, General 17 5 1 4 1 57 85
    Child Development 4 2 3 27 36
    City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 1 1 1 2 29 34
    Civil Engineering, General 13 1 3 7 1 70 2 97
    Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology 1 1
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 4 6 6 38 54
    Clinical/Medical Social Work 1 11 5 1 1 91 2 112
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 13 29 9 16 1 232 1 301
    Computational Mathematics 1 2 3
    Computer Engineering, General 6 2 7 21 36
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 26 3 1 12 65 107
    Conducting 1 1 13 15
    Construction Management 10 2 1 88 1 102
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 4 6 2 2 2 27 1 44
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 6 31 8 8 6 196 3 258
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1 1 2
    Crop Production 3 3
    Curriculum and Instruction 14 5 5 3 197 224
    Dairy Science 12 12
    Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 2 1 1 9 63 76
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 1 1 21 1 25
    East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 3 8 1 12
    Economics, General 14 14 4 12 120 164
    Education, General 3 8 4 2 2 209 2 230
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness 10 10
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 1 1 1 33 36
    Educational Evaluation and Research 3 1 4
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 14 7 4 2 74 101
    Educational Psychology 4 1 1 1 7
    Educational/Instructional Media Design 6 2 56 4 68
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 36 10 3 18 52 1 120
    Electrician 18 18
    Engineering Mechanics 1 2 3 6
    Engineering, General 1 8 8 42 59
    English Language and Literature, General 4 12 1 4 1 187 6 215
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3 3
    Entomology 2 2 1 5
    Environmental Biology 1 1 17 19
    Environmental Science 1 7 8
    Environmental Studies 1 1 1 23 26
    Environmental Toxicology 3 1 2 2 8
    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 4 1 1 6
    Epidemiology 2 4 6
    Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 1 1 1 1 27 1 32
    Family Systems 2 3 6 11
    Family and Community Services 1 22 7 5 2 80 117
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 1 1 1 14 17
    Fashion/Apparel Design 2 4 1 4 51 1 63
    Finance, General 30 7 1 27 1 196 2 264
    Food Science 4 1 22 2 29
    Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 3 16 4 4 31 58
    Forensic Science and Technology 1 11 12
    Forestry, General 4 18 22
    French Language and Literature 1 2 9 12
    Genetics, General 3 2 5
    Geography 4 1 21 1 27
    Geology/Earth Science, General 1 33 1 35
    German Language and Literature 1 15 16
    Health Communication 1 3 4
    Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 1 1
    History Teacher Education 1 1
    History, General 2 3 3 4 94 1 107
    Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management 2 25 27
    Horticultural Science 4 1 1 39 45
    Hospitality Administration/Management, General 19 11 2 16 136 184
    Housing and Human Environments, General 1 1
    Human Nutrition 3 4 7
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2 3 16 21
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1 6 1 1 45 54
    Interior Design 2 1 3 41 47
    International Relations and Affairs 2 3 3 6 96 2 112
    International/Global Studies 15 1 7 2 38 63
    Jazz/Jazz Studies 2 3 5
    Journalism 2 15 2 6 3 128 1 157
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3 15 5 3 4 153 1 184
    Labor and Industrial Relations 5 5 1 40 1 52
    Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) 26 26
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping 1 23 24
    Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine (Cert 1 2 3
    Latin Language and Literature 1 1
    Linguistics 7 4 11
    Logistics and Materials Management 25 8 4 23 1 139 6 206
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 24