What families actually pay at Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Published cost of attendance
$32,198 / year
Under $30K household income$7,068
$30–48K household income$10,830
$48–75K household income$16,521
$75–110K household income$22,703
$110K+ household income$28,546

Average net price per year — total cost minus grants and scholarships — for aid-receiving students, by household income. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

Acceptance rate
85%
SAT math (25–75)
590–680
4-yr grad rate
81%
Median earnings (10 yr)
$67,253
Undergrads
40,922

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