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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,322
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $74,168
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Michigan State University is a public college in East Lansing, MI with 40,922 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants, and admitted students average 1269 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,322 per year ($11,741 for families earning under $30,000). 80% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $74,168 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 58,879
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 49,414
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing590–680
200800
SAT Math590–680
200800
ACT Composite25–31
136
What Michigan State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordNot considered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $33,710
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $17,256
- Out-of-state tuition
- $44,640
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,741
- $30–48k$11,883
- $48–75k$14,300
- $75–110k$22,082
- $110k+$30,356
Get a personal estimate with Michigan State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 80%
- Freshman retention
- 90%
- Median earnings
- $74,168
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 40,922
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White67%
- Hispanic7%
- Black7%
- Asian8%
Michigan State University FAQ
What is Michigan State University's acceptance rate?+
Michigan State University admits 85% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Michigan State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 590–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 590–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1269.
What ACT score do you need for Michigan State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–31.
Is Michigan State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Michigan State University?+
In Fall 2023, 58,879 students applied to Michigan State University and 49,414 were admitted; 9,533 enrolled.
Does Michigan State University consider legacy status?+
No. Michigan State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Michigan State University require an essay?+
Michigan State University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Michigan State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $33,710 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,322.
What is Michigan State University's graduation rate?+
80% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 171100 · How we use this data
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