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Michigan State University

MSU

East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1046

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Michigan State University is a public institution in East Lansing with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1261, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 40.2K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,253 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,751.

Established
1855
Motto
"Spartans Will.""Advancing Knowledge. Transforming Lives."
Mascot
Sparty
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
nation's oldest athletic conference
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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84%Acceptance
1261SAT Avg
40,243Students
17:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$67,253Earnings 10yr
$20,751Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Michigan State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1261

Reading & WritingMid: 600
580670
MathMid: 610
570680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1261

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$15,988
Tuition (out-of-state)$43,372
Room & Board$11,754
Books & Supplies$1,334
Total Cost of Attendance$30,528
Average Net Price$20,751
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,119
$30–48K$13,980
$48–75K$20,378
$75–110K$25,940
$110K+$28,327

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,751

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

304

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (347)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
40,243
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
21%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 7%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 8%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate82.2%
Freshman Retention91.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,084
8 Years$62,777
10 Years$67,253

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,400
Men
$72,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#64
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#43

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Spartans

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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