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Michigan State University

Michigan State University is a large, public institution located in East Lansing, mi. Founded in 1855, Michigan State University offers undergraduate degrees in 347 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

40,483 undergraduates

$17,270 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Michigan State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 83.9%

SAT score average 1261

ACT score average 27

Average high school GPA 3.74

Application fee $65

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Key deadlines

April

106 days away Application deadline date

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November

320 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Michigan State University is known for one of its top majors: Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

17 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Public Policy and Administration

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Business and Management

Health and Medical Professions

Social Sciences and Psychology

Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Communication and Media Studies

Biology, General

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Medicine

Psychology, General

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $17,270

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,754

Books & supplies $1,334

Other expenses $3,592

Cost of attendance* $33,950

Average financial aid package $17,302

Estimated cost $16,648 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $44,040

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,754

Books & supplies $1,334

Other expenses $3,592

Cost of attendance* $60,720

Average financial aid package $17,302

Estimated cost $43,418 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Michigan State University

Scholarships are a great way to cover your education costs—it’s free money you don’t need to pay back. Check out these opportunities and apply!

Michigan State University Alumni Distinguished Scholarship No essay $1,000 Apply Now

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Michigan State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 40,483, with gender binary students split 49% male and 51% female.

Total enrollment

51,316

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

64%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

12%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Michigan State University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

426 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, MI 48824

5173551855

https://www.msu.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Michigan State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Michigan State University?

Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at Michigan State University?

The acceptance rate for Michigan State University is 84%.

What’s the average GPA for Michigan State University?

The average high school GPA for Michigan State University students was 3.74.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Michigan State University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Michigan State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $135,800.

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