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Public4-Yearlarge campus
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
3.7Very Good
84%
Open Admissions
82%
Graduation
About Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public four-year institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. With an enrollment of approximately 40,243 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. With an acceptance rate of 84%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 82%. Graduates earn a median salary of $67,253 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $20,751 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
84%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
82%
Enrollment
40,243
Total students
Median Earnings
$67,253
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$15,988
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,372
Per year
Average Net Price
$20,751
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1160–1360
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
26 – 31
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1160
Median
1240
75th
1360
4001600
SAT Math
25th
570
Median
610
75th
680
200800
ACT Composite
25th
26
Median
26
75th
31
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$43,372/yr
In-State Tuition$15,988/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$20,751/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$83,004
10-Year Earnings
$672,530
ROI Multiple
8.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Michigan State University
Student Outcomes
82%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$67k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
40,243
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
