Acceptance Rate
84%
Enrollment
40,243
Graduation Rate
82%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$67,253
Retention Rate
91%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1150–1350
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)26–31
136
Test Policy: Test Flexible
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,988
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,372
Avg Net Price
$20,751
Room & Board
$11,754
Total COA
$30,528
Median Debt
$23,250
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$8,119
$30,001–48,000
$13,980
$48,001–75,000
$20,378
$75,001–110,000
$25,940
$110,001+
$28,327
Pell Grant Rate: 20%
Federal Loan Rate: 33%
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Sticker Price$55,126
Estimated Net Price$20,751 (avg)
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Michigan State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
82%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$67,253
Retention Rate
91%
Median Debt
$23,250
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
15.8%
Biology
13.4%
Communication
9.8%
Engineering
9.3%
Social Sciences
8.1%
Psychology
4.7%
Computer Science
4.5%
Agriculture
4.4%
Health Professions
3.5%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
3.4%
Demographics
Men 49%Women 51%
White
67.2%
Black
6.5%
Hispanic
6.2%
Asian
8.0%
Two or More
4.4%
International
5.4%
Application Info
Deadlines
EDII2025-11-01
REA2026-04-01
App Fee (Domestic)$75
App Fee (International)$75
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