Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIPublicRank 1643 of 1,732Traditional rank 1083 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,119 |
| $30–48k | $13,980 |
| $48–75k | $20,378 |
| $75–110k | $25,940 |
| $110k+ | $28,327 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $15,372 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $15,988 |
| Change | $616 (+4.0%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $43,372 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $11,754 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| Resident 2025-26 | $16,916 |
| Resident 2026-27 | $17,656 |
| Change | +4.4% |
| Nonresident 2026-27 | — |
Source: Michigan State University Controller, 2026-27 resident rates, controller.msu.edu; 2025-26 derived from the $370-per-semester increase approved June 2026. Tuition only.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +10.6% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 83% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 91% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 18% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 32% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,355 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$3,326 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | $8,217 | −$1,109 |
| Henry Ford College | $8,407 | $2,300 |
| Jackson College | $7,553 | $739 |
| Grand Valley State University | $8,925 | $838 |
| Northern Michigan University | $9,008 | $453 |
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