Michigan State University

Name: Michigan State University Common Data Set 2024-25
Creator: Michigan State University
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2024-25

The 2024-25 Common Data Set for Michigan State University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. This archive discovered the file on Apr 15, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.

In its 2024-25 report, Michigan State University says 62,138 first-year students applied and 52,690 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 85%. 9,652 admitted students enrolled (18% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1100–1310 and ACT of 24–30. Waitlist: 4,334 offered a spot, 4,134 accepted one, and 3,596 admitted from it.

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Acceptance Rate

84.8%

Applications

62,138

Admitted

52,690

Enrolled

9,652

SAT Composite

1100-1310

SAT Math

550-660

ACT Composite

24-30

§ Admission rounds

How the class gets assembled.

No Early Decision reported

§ Wait list attrition

Offered a spot4,334

Accepted a spot4,134

Admitted from wait list3,596

95% joined after being offered a spot. 87% of students who joined were admitted.

Exact wait-list data

Wait-list data
Metric	Value
Offered a wait-list spot	4,334
Accepted a wait-list spot	4,134
Admitted from wait list	3,596
Joined after being offered	95%
Admitted after joining	87%

Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.

§ Factors this school weighs

First generation: Very ImportantLegacy: Very ImportantGeography: Very ImportantState residency: Very ImportantDemonstrated interest: Very Important

§ Application cost

Application fee: $65.

§ Demonstrated interest

This school marks applicant interest as Very Important. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.

§ SOURCE: COMMON DATA SET 2024-25 · §C.21 §C.22 §C.2 §C.7 §C.13METHOD →ARCHIVED SOURCE →

§ Federal outcomes

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$67,253

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

81%

6-year completion

Average net price

$19,680

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$23,250

federal loans only

Nonpayment

FSA · as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate

Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.

The numbers, as published

§ This report490numbers from this report.

General Information

4 TABLES

Respondent Information

Name:Kyle

Title:Sweitzer

Office:Data Resource Analyst

Mailing Address:Institutional Research

City/State/Zip/Country:322 Administration Bldg

E-mail Address:East Lansing

Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Web site?Michigan

If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:48824

Country:USA

Email Address:kvs@msu.edu

Address Information

Name of College/University:Michigan State University

Mailing Address:426 Auditorium Rd

City/State/Zip/Country:East Lansing

Main Phone Number:Michigan

WWW Home Page Address:48824

Admissions Phone Number:USA

Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:517

Admissions Office Mailing Address:355-1855

Admissions E-mail Address:www.msu.edu

Admissions Office

Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):517

Admissions Phone Number:355-8332

Admissions Email Address:admis@msu.edu

Degrees Offered

CertificateX

Bachelor'sX

Master'sX

Post-master's certificateX

Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX

Doctoral degree – professional practiceX

Enrollment And Persistence

3 TABLES

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	383	2027	Not reported
Hispanic/Latino	766	2751	Not reported
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	729	2702	Not reported
White, non-Hispanic	6515	27512	Not reported
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	31	112	Not reported
Asian, non-Hispanic	756	3228	Not reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	10	29	Not reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	470	1819	Not reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	144	742	Not reported
Total	9804	40922	0

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	108
Associate degrees	Not reported
Bachelor's degrees	Not reported
Postbachelor's certificates	Not reported
Master's degrees	2079
Post-master's certificates	2
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	604
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	867
Doctoral degrees, other	Not reported

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	1843	1908	8320	8320
Did not persist	1	1	1	6
Final cohort	1842	1907	8314	Not reported
Completed in less than four years	957	1233	3027	5217
Completed in less than five years	302	316	704	1322
Completed in less than six years	56	63	95	214
Total completers	1315	1612	3826	6753
Six-year graduation rate	71.39%	84.53%	83.81%	81.22%

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	1693	1814	4502	8009
Did not persist	1	0	1	2
Final cohort	1814	4501	8007	8007
Completed in less than four years	875	1241	3119	5235
Completed in less than five years	309	268	606	1183
Completed in less than six years	58	40	91	189
Total completers	1549	3816	6607	6607
Six-year graduation rate	73.40%	85.39%	84.78%	82.52%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

7 TABLES

Entrance Exams

APX

CLEPX

Institutional ExamX

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
Measure	Men	Women	Another gender	Unknown gender	Total
Applied	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	62,138
Admitted	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	52,690
Enrolled full-time	4416	5134	2	1	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	40	59	0	0	Not reported
Enrolled total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	9,652

Other fields

In-state first-time, first-year who applied24,780

In-state first-time, first-year who were admitted20,905

Out-of-state first-time, first-year who applied30,256

Out-of-state first-time, first-year who were admitted25,528

Nonresident first-time, first-year who applied7,102

Nonresident first-time, first-year who were admitted6,257

Wait List

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:4,334

Number accepting a place on the waiting list:4,134

Number of wait-listed students admitted:3,596

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units15.00

English4.00

Mathematics3.00

Science3.00

Of these, units that must be lab1.00

Foreign language1.00

Social studies3.00

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	Yes	—	—	—
Academic GPA	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	Yes	—	—	—
Recommendations	Yes	—	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	Yes	—	—	—
Talent or ability	Yes	—	—	—
Character and personal qualities	Yes	—	—	—
First generation	Yes	—	—	—
Alumni relation	Yes	—	—	—
Geographical residence	Yes	—	—	—
State residency	Yes	—	—	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	Yes	—	—	—
Volunteer work	Yes	—	—	—
Work experience	Yes	—	—	—
Level of applicant interest	Yes	—	—	—

First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	1100	1210	1310
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
SAT math	550	610	660
ACT composite	24	27	30
ACT math	22	26	29
ACT English	23	27	32
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other fields

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80012.6

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69944.5

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59934.3

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4998.2

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.5

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299100

SAT Math: 700-80015.4

SAT Math: 600-69934.6

SAT Math: 500-59938.8

SAT Math: 400-4999.6

SAT Math: 300-3991.6

SAT Math: 200-299100

SAT Composite: 1400-160011.0

SAT Composite: 1200-139942.8

SAT Composite: 1000-119936.6

SAT Composite: 800-9999.1

SAT Composite: 600-7990.4

ACT Composite: 30-3631.3

ACT Composite: 24-2947

ACT Composite: 18-2319.3

ACT Composite: 12-172.3

ACT Composite: 6-110.1

ACT Composite: Below 6100

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class23.1

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class54.8

Percent in top half of high school graduating class90.7

Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class9.3

Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0.8

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:41.4

Percent who had GPA of 4.016.4

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9929.5

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7426.4

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4916.3

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.248.8

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.992.6

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.0

Total100.0

Percent who had GPA of 4.033.4

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9929.5

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7421.3

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.499.7

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.244.8

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.991.3

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.1

Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.0

Total100

Percent who had GPA of 4.023.9

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9929.5

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7424.2

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913.4

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.247.0

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.992.0

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.0

Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.0

Total100

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:65

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

If yes, maximum period of postponement:2 semesters

Transfer Admission

4 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	1588	1581	3	3172
Admitted	1215	1254	2	2471
Enrolled	660	666	0	1326

Other fields

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes

If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes

Application for Admission

FallX

Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No

High school transcriptRequired of Some

College transcript(s)Required of All

Essay or personal statementRequired of All

InterviewNot Required

Standardized test scoresRequired of Some

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All

If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.50

Fall5

Winter1

Fall11

Winter9

Fall Reply Date: Month6

Spring Rpely Date: Month12

Spring Reply Date: Day1

Other

Fall Reply Date: Day1

Transfer Credit Policies

Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:2.0

American Council on Education (ACE)Yes

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes

If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://reg.msu.edu/AcademicPrograms/Text.aspx?Section=110

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Accelerated programX

Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesX

Distance learningX

Double majorX

Dual enrollmentX

English as a Second Language (ESL)X

Exchange student program (domestic)X

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Liberal arts/career combinationX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Teacher certification programX

Undergraduate ResearchX

Weekend collegeX

Required Course Work

English (including composition)X

HumanitiesX

MathematicsX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)20%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing96%

Percent who live off campus or commute4%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)17%

Percent of men who join fraternities12%

Percent of women who join sororities13%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing41%

Percent who live off campus or commute59%

Percent of students age 25 and older2%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18

Average age of full-time students20

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20

Activities Offered

Campus MinistriesX

Choral groupsX

Concert bandX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

International Student OrganizationX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Marching bandX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

Television stationX

YearbookX

ROTC

At Cooperating InstitutionOn campus

Annual Expenses

5 TABLES

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://ctlr.msu.edu/student-accounts/tuition-calculator

Public Tuition

G1 undergraduate costs

Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.

G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: in-district	16118.00	18486.00
Tuition: in-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: out-of-state	43502.00	44838.00
Tuition: nonresident	43502.00	44838.00
Required fees	1840.00	1840.00
Food and housing, on-campus	12564.00	12564.00
Housing only, on-campus	5188.00	5188.00
Food only, on-campus meal plan	7376.00	7376.00
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported

All Institutions Expenses

Estimated Expenses

G5 estimated expenses

Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.

G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
Measure	Residents	Commuters living at home	Commuters not living at home
Books and supplies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Food only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation	1280.00	1280.00	1280.00
Other expenses	3038.00	3038.00	3038.00

Per-Credit-Hour Charges

In-state (out-of-district):$1,450

Out-of-state:$1,450

Financial Aid

8 TABLES

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

H2A non-need-based aid

Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients	833	4911	Not reported
Average institutional non-need grant	10494	4910	Not reported
Athletic grant recipients	83	382	Not reported
Average athletic grant	37928	36903	Not reported

Reporting Year

2024-20252024-2025 estimated

Methodology

Both FM and IM58457539.00

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$35,502,324

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$97,658,342

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$191,618,205

Total Scholarships/Grants$39,246,173

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,950,987

Federal Work-Study$0

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$41,197,160

Athletic Awards$4,179,328

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$386,224

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$118,661,226

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$27,038,789

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$150,265,567

Total Scholarships/Grants$110,051,017

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$0

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$110,051,017

Total Self-Help$98,779,014

Parent Loans$4,410,692

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$14,190,303

Students Awarded Aid

H2 students awarded aid

Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates	9622	38406	Not reported
Applied for need-based aid	7958	25431	Not reported
Determined to have financial need	4545	15771	Not reported
Awarded any aid	4220	15561	Not reported
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid	3664	12154	Not reported
Awarded need-based self-help aid	2674	9208	Not reported
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid	2170	10977	Not reported
Need fully met	549	1788	Not reported
Average percentage of need met	63.00	61.00	Not reported
Average financial aid package	17699	17302	Not reported
Average need-based scholarship or grant	13573	13437	Not reported
Average need-based self-help award	3406	4182	Not reported
Average need-based loan	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Source Type Loan

H5 student loans

Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.

H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
Measure	Number in class	Percent of class	Average per borrower
Any loan program	3368	47.00	31912
Federal loan programs	3221	45.00	19935
Institutional loan programs	0	0.00	0
State loan programs	0	0.00	0
Private student loans	13.00	46080	939

Aid to Nonresidents

Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$22,804,217

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

2 TABLES

Instructional Faculty

I1 instructional faculty

Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.

I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
Measure	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Total instructional faculty	2614	453	3067
Members of minority groups	698	71	769
Females	1195	237	1432
Males	1419	216	1635
Nonresidents	137	15	152
Doctorate or other terminal degree	2332	263	2595
Master's, but not terminal master's	208	140	348
Bachelor's degree	48	44	92
Unknown or other highest degree	26	6	32
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs	Not reported	Not reported	0

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio16.9

based on ____ students46,114

and ____ faculty2,726

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

3 TABLES

Diploma/Certificates

J degrees conferred by discipline

Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.

J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	83.33%	Not reported	3.11%
Natural resources and conservation	Not reported	Not reported	2.05%
Architecture	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	Not reported	Not reported	0.09%
Communication/journalism	Not reported	Not reported	9.61%
Communication technologies	Not reported	Not reported	0.01%
Computer and information sciences	Not reported	Not reported	4.42%
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Education	Not reported	Not reported	1.79%
Engineering	Not reported	Not reported	8.35%
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	2.03%
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	Not reported	Not reported	1.03%
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	0.80%
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	1.28%
English	Not reported	Not reported	0.93%
Liberal arts/general studies	Not reported	Not reported	0.33%
Library science	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Biological/life sciences	Not reported	Not reported	14.01%
Mathematics and statistics	Not reported	Not reported	1.14%
Military science and military technologies	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Interdisciplinary studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Parks and recreation	Not reported	Not reported	3.44%
Philosophy and religious studies	Not reported	Not reported	0.03%
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Physical sciences	Not reported	Not reported	1.31%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	6.21%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	0.74%
Social sciences	Not reported	Not reported	8.01%
Construction trades	16.67%	Not reported	0.00%
Mechanic and repair technologies	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Precision production	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Transportation and materials moving	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Visual and performing arts	Not reported	Not reported	3.43%
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	Not reported	3.87%
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	16.18%
History	Not reported	Not reported	0.54%
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	100.00%	0.00%	99.98%

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