Michigan State University

4-years Public College In East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University (referred to as MSU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in East Lansing, MI. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Michigan State University is $15,988 for Michigan residents and $43,372 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 50,023 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).The highest degree offered at Michigan State University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 2 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$15,988 (Michigan Residents) $43,372 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate87.95%
Student Population50,023
Test Scores1,260 (SAT) 28 (ACT)
Graduation Rate81%
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Michigan State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1923 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Michigan State University is $15,988 for Michigan residents and $43,372 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Michigan State University is $21,148 for Michigan residents and $41,224 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Michigan State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 69 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $10,980 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Michigan State University is 87.95% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.95%. The average SAT score is 1,260 and the average ACT score is 28. Michigan State University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 50,023 students are attending at Michigan State University (39,201 undergraduate students). There are 2,996 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 476 part-time faculty working for Michigan State University. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 11,831 (full-time) and 799 (part-time). The graduation rate at Michigan State University is 81% and transfer-out rate is 10%. The retention rate is 89% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Michigan State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Michigan State University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college program. On Michigan State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Michigan State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers