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Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
85%
Acceptance Rate
40,922
Undergraduates
$44k
Out-of-state tuition
81%
6-yr grad rate
$67k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
85%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1180–1360
ACT Range (2023-24)25–31
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.74
$75 application fee
40,922 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Small
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Priority: Feb 1, 2027
Regular Decision: Apr 1, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$43,842
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$19,680
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$23,250Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$67,253/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio35%
Why Go Here?
$67k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
40.9k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Small
How Does It Stack Up?
#45
Deal Score in MI
of 134 rated colleges
Deal Score82
Excellent value
21% First-Gen Students
20% Pell Grant Recipients
13Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
Michigan State University is a public college in East Lansing, MI. It enrolls 40,922 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
82
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1180–1360
SAT (2023-24)
3.74
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Class Sizes
54%
classes under 20 students (Common Data Set 2021-22)
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Apr 1, 2027
via Coalition Application, Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$43,842
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)61%
Students Receiving Aid (CDS 2021-22)37%
Room & Board (2024-25)$12,564
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer and Information Sciences, General$86k/yr
Computer Engineering$84k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$84k/yr
Mechanical Engineering$80k/yr
Chemical Engineering$79k/yr
Materials Engineering$78k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
PriorityFeb 1, 2027
Regular DecisionApr 1, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
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The Vibe
7
Rigor
7
Career
8
Value
City: Small
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
B
Academics
A
Value
B
Outcomes
B
Diversity
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How much do families pay at Michigan State University?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $7,068 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,830 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,521 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $22,703 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,546 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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