Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public · City campus · 40,922 students

Michigan State University is a public city college in East Lansing, MI, with about 40,922 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Michigan State University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

85%

Admit rate

1180–1360

SAT (25–75)

25–31

ACT (25–75)

$32,198/yr

Cost of attendance

$67,253

Median earnings

81%

Graduation rate

90%

Retention

17:1

Student:faculty

96%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$7,087/yr

$30–48k$13,687/yr

$48–75k$19,682/yr

$75–110k$25,247/yr

$110k+$27,297/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Michigan State University.