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Name: Michigan State University
Address:
City: East Lansing
State: MI, 48824-1046
Website: www.msu.edu
Phone: (517) 355-1855
Size: 20,000 and above
Setting: Rural: Fringe
Sector: Public, 4-year or above
Highest Offering: Doctor's degree
Costs and Fees At-a-Glance
- Application Fee: $50
- Graduate Application Fee: $50
- Tuition: $32,580
- Books & Supplies: $1,026
- Room & Board: $8,476
Submission Requirements Checklist
- Admissions Tests: Recommended
- Teacher Recommendations: Neither required nor recommended
- School GPA: Required
- Class Rank: Neither required nor recommended
- Transcript: Required
Application Information
- Application Deadline: n/a
- Common Application: no
- Universal Application: no
Student Body
In 2012, for all enrolled students the ratio of men to women:
In 2012, for all enrolled students the racial breakdown was:
Athletics
Conference: NCAA Division I-A
Total Male Participants: 352
Total Female Participants: 354
Admissions
In 2012, the applicant pool for this institution was comprised of:
| Applicant Pool | Applications | Acceptances | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 14,677 | 9,932 | 67% |
| Women | 15,547 | 11,395 | 73% |
| Total | 30,224 | 21,327 | 70% |
| Test Type | Score Type | 25% | 75% | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT | Math | 540 | 680 | 13% |
| Writing | 460 | 580 | ||
| Critical Reading | 430 | 580 | ||
| ACT | English | 22 | 22 | 80% |
| Math | 23 | 28 | ||
| Writing | ||||
| Composite | 23 | 28 |
Tuition
The table below contains estimates costs for full-time beginning undergraduate students.
| Location | 2009 - 10 | 2010 - 11 | 2011 - 12 | 2012 - 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In District | $10,880 | $11,152 | $12,202 | $12,622 |
| In State | $10,880 | $11,152 | $12,202 | $12,622 |
| Out Of State | $27,343 | $29,108 | $31,148 | $32,580 |
| Cost | 2009 - 10 | 2010 - 11 | 2011 - 12 | 2012 - 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | $962 | $980 | $996 | $1,026 |
| Room & Board | $7,444 | $7,820 | $8,204 | $8,526 |
Enrollments
In 2011, the enrollment at this institution was comprised of:
| Degree Type | Part Time | Full Time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 3,263 | 33,294 | 36,557 |
| Graduate | 2,966 | 8,302 | 11,268 |
| Total | 6,229 | 41,596 | 47,825 |
Financial Aid
Below is the average financial aid information for those who were entering postsecondary education for the first time in 2011.
| Grant | Num Students | Pct Students | Avg Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant | 1,967 | 27% | $5,455 | $10,730,803 |
| State/Local Grant | 1,586 | 22% | $2,866 | $4,545,914 |
| Institution Grant | 2,797 | 39% | $5,597 | $15,654,597 |
| Loan Aid | 3,616 | 50% | $6,207 | $22,444,444 |
| Total Aid | 3,467 | 48% | $8,922 | $30,931,314 |
To calculate how much attending this institution might cost you, you can visit the net price calculator on the insitution's website.
Financial aid is only available to those who qualify
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