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Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI, US · City: Small

Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Public
Admission rate
85%
Graduation rate
80%
Average net price
$21,322
Student–faculty
17:1
Undergraduates
40,922
Tuition
$17,256 in-state / $44,640 out-of-state
Graduate tuition
$20,808 in-state / $40,884 out-of-state
Cost of attendance
$33,710
Test scores
SAT 1,269 · ACT 26
Retention rate
90%
Pell / federal loans
24% Pell · 37% loans
Median debt
$15,925
Earnings, 10 yrs out
$74,168

Net price by family income

Under $30k
$8,119
$30–48k
$13,980
$48–75k
$20,378
$75–110k
$25,940
$110k+
$28,327

Average yearly cost after grant aid, by family income (IPEDS Student Financial Aid).

Indexed programs (10)

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