Michigan State is one of the world's leading research universities. With highly ranked programs and exceptional professors, we educate students who advance the common good with uncommon will.

Minutes from Michigan's capital city of Lansing, East Lansing is a global community that hums with all of the diversity and culture you'd expect from a big college town.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

76%

SAT Range

1100-1300

ACT Range

23-29

Application Fee

$65

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$16,655 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$12,786 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

71%

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Academics

Professors

A+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

11:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

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At MSU, you can create your own path that accommodates all of your interests (even if they change). Whether you’ve already discovered your passions or you still need time to explore, we provide the opportunities and resources to help you succeed. Not sure what to study? Explore majors and academic opportunities based on your career interest.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

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Mix of Online and on Campus
4%
On Campus
0%
Online
96%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

34,588 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

3,903

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

22%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$53,600 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

81%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

95%

National

83%