Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University is a public university located in East Lansing, MI, serving approximately 40,243 students. It has an acceptance rate of 84%.
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Tuition
$15,988
Acceptance
83.92%
Students
51,076
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,988
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,372
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,754
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,754
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.9×Graduates earn about 2.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
82%
Freshman Retention
91%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
83.92%
SAT range
1150 - 1350
ACT range
26 - 31
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
51,076
Undergrads
40,243
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
400
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
366
Violent Rate / 1,000
2.36
Property Rate / 1,000
3.55
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
East Lansing
Violent Rate / 100k
614
Property Rate / 100k
2,278
Location
Institution does not report this
East Lansing, MI 48824
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