Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 355-1855
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 55681
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.msu.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $13,954.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $26,104.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $47,666.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 430 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 690 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT English | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Writing | 8 | 9 |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 63% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 22% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,615.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 15% |
| Average state aid | $677.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 39% |
| Average institutional aid | $7,826.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 43% |
| Average student loan | $6,949.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Advertising
- African-american/Black Studies
- Agricultural Business and Management
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Animal Sciences
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/art Studies
- Astrophysics
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Child Development
- Chinese Language and Literature
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Clinical/Medical Social Work
- Communications Technology/Technician
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Engineering
- Conducting
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dairy Science
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Economics
- Education
- Education/Teaching of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
- Education/Teaching of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Statistics and Research Methods
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrician
- Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- English Language and Literature
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entomology
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Design/Architecture
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental Toxicology
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Epidemiology
- Family and Community Services
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Family Systems
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Finance
- Food Science
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Forestry
- French Language and Literature
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- Genetics
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science
- Geophysics and Seismology
- German Language and Literature
- Health Communication
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-american/Chicano Studies
- History
- History Teacher Education
- Homeland Security, law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Horticultural Science
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Human Nutrition
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Information Resources Management
- Information Science/Studies
- Interior Design
- International Public Health/International Health
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Journalism
- Keyboard Instruments
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Labor and Industrial Relations
- Labor Studies
- Landscape Architecture
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine
- Linguistics
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Marketing Research
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Merchandising and Buying Operations
- Microbiology
- Molecular Genetics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology
- Natural Resource Economics
- Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Natural Resources/Conservation
- Neuroscience
- Nursing Science
- Nutrition Sciences
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy
- Packaging Science
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant Genetics
- Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
- Plant Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Pre-law Studies
- Pre-veterinary Studies
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
- Radio and Television
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Russian Language and Literature
- School Psychology
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Small/Companion Animal Surgery and Medicine
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Soil Science and Agronomy
- Soil Sciences
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Statistics
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
- Urban Education and Leadership
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Viticulture and Enology
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
- Women's Studies
- Zoology/Animal Biology
- Actuarial Science
Michigan State University Scholarships
C.E. "Tuck" Tate Outstanding Scholar Award
Annual award for student who plans to study the two- or four-year Turfgrass Program at the Michigan State University. Applicant mut be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Student must have a minimum 3.75 GPA. Selection is based on student's scholarship, leadership, character, and estimated potential for future accomplishments. more...
Robert Hancock Memorial Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate student who is a senior that is studying the 4-year Turfgrass Program at the Michigan State University. Applicant mut be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Student have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on scholarship, leadership, character and estimated potential in the turfgrass industry. more...
MMPA Scholarships at Michigan State University
Scholarship for undergraduate students at Michigan State University enrolled in the Institute of Agricultural Technology in the Dairy Management Program. Applicants must be members of the MMPA or children of members, enrolled full-time, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, do placement training somewhere other than the family farm, and pursue a career in dairy farming. Due date may vary. Renewable. Contact the financial aid office or the Association for more information and/or application. more...
Battle Creek Kennel Club Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of the Kennel Club area who are undergraduate or graduate students currently attending the Veterinary College at Michigan State University. Students must plan to enter a small animal practice upon graduation. An essay and a photo must be included with application packet. Nonrenewable. more...
Kenyon T. Payne Outstanding Student Scholarship
Annual award for student who plans to study the two-year Turfgrass Program at the Michigan State University. Applicant mut be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Student must have completed 42 credits and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on scholarship, leadership, character and estimated potential for future accomplishments. more...
Michigan Scholarships
MSU 4-H Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolled full-time at Michigan State University. Students must participate in 4-H. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Robert H. Naftaly Scholarship Endowment Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at Wayne State University who are majoring in Health Care Administration. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
C.A. Rosenbrook Scholarship
Scholarship for Michigan residents who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management majoring in Business Administration, concentration in Purchasing. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Kellogg Study Abroad Scholarship Award
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Michigan State University. Students must be in a study abroad program and be enrolled in Business, Food Science, Packaging, and Agriculture. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Dr. Leon B. Hawes Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Lenawee County, Michigan who are undergraduate students attending Adrian College. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary more...
Cornelius A. & Lettie G. Plantinga Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending Calvin College who are pursuing a major in Psychology. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and financial need. Nonrenewable. more...
Covenant Scholarship of Goshen Indiana
Scholarship for first-year students attending Calvin College who are members of Goshen Christian Reformed Church, South Bend Christian Reformed Church, or Fort Wayne Christian Reformed Church. Renewable. more...
Albert L. & Alice W. Steinbach Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending Wayne State University who are majoring in Art History with the intent to teach. Selection based on potential and academic achievement. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Diekema Family Scholarship
Scholarship for first-year students who are enrolling at Calvin College. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need. Renewable. more...
George Bowlby Scholarship
Scholarship for non-traditional undergraduate students attending Ferris State University who are majoring in Business Education. Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and file the FAFSA. Award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...