Michigan State University (MSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	17,463
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	92%
On-time graduation rate	82%

Located in East Lansing, Michigan, MSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that MSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Michigan State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

MSU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,750

Cost of attendance at Michigan State University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,562

Cost of attendance at Michigan State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 58 of freshman students at Michigan State University received on average $12,822 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,822

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,788	22%	$5,322	$9,516,529
Other Federal Grant	2,783	34%	$4,608	$12,823,727
State Grant/Scholarships	672	8%	$1,164	$782,442
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	4,381	54%	$10,656	$46,683,249
Total Grant & Scholarships	4,702	58%	$12,822	$60,289,418

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Michigan State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Michigan State University students is 82.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 84.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 79.7%.

82.1%

asian 84.5% 350 students
African American 64.6% 419 students
white 85.6% 4,516 students
unknown 79.6% 43 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 71.7% 263 students
International Students 79.1% 767 students
Mixed Race 76.6% 183 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Ten Conference
Baseball Big Ten Conference
Basketball Big Ten Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Ten Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Michigan State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Michigan State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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