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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 85% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Michigan State University is a public institution located in the city setting of East Lansing, MI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 40.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 85%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
40.9K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
85% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading590 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math590 - 680
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 31
1typical 50% range36
85%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Biological Sciences14% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $188,085
Earnings 5yr: $162,832
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,927
Earnings 5yr: $129,236
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,589
Earnings 5yr: $124,994
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,503
Earnings 5yr: $208,932
Debt: N/A
Veterinary Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,621
Earnings 5yr: $124,687
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,481
Earnings 5yr: $119,367
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,621
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,130
Earnings 5yr: $121,949
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,905
Earnings 5yr: $105,539
Debt: $24,022
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,129
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,091
Earnings 5yr: $100,592
Debt: N/A
Food Science and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,264
Earnings 5yr: $107,428
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,724
Earnings 5yr: $101,284
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,627
Earnings 5yr: $101,837
Debt: $24,999
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,301
Earnings 5yr: $96,847
Debt: $22,500
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,223
Earnings 5yr: $95,843
Debt: $26,573
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,017
Earnings 5yr: $99,263
Debt: $23,250
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,377
Earnings 5yr: $97,048
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,481
Earnings 5yr: $102,673
Debt: $22,500
Marketing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,453
Earnings 5yr: $106,967
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,680
In-State Tuition$16,458
Out-of-State Tuition$43,842
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
34%
Take Loans
67%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$55,084
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$67,253
Completion Signals
81%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
90%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
21%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$89,133
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