Michigan State University is a public institution in East Lansing, Michigan, enrolling 49,659 students. It admits 88% of applicants. The average student pays $10,925 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $20,623.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 88%
Applicants: 53,341
Admitted: 46,914
SAT (middle 50%): 1110–1320
Yield: 21%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $20,623
Average net price: $10,925
In-state tuition: $14,750
Out-of-state tuition: $40,562
Median debt at graduation: $19,500

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 49,659
Student-faculty ratio: 17:1
Graduation rate: 82%
Freshman retention: 92%
US News rank: #83

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $64,566
Median earnings (6 yr): $53,701
Loan repayment (3 yr): 74.5%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Michigan State University.

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