MSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,750

Cost of attendance at Michigan State University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,562

Cost of attendance at Michigan State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Michigan State University was $8,738. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at MSU

MSU net price calculator

$8,738

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Michigan and nationwide.

Michigan's average	$12,908
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of MSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$8,738	$7,917 (48%)	$129	$6,117	$12,578	$17,089	$19,612
2021	$16,655	$76	$6,927	$15,170	$20,557	$25,297	$27,534
2020	$16,579	$352 (2%)	$6,686	$15,197	$20,696	$25,389	$27,543
2019	$16,227	$457 (3%)	$6,446	$14,743	$20,481	$25,162	$27,210
2018	$16,684	$1,714 (11%)	$7,058	$13,116	$19,564	$24,075	$26,035
2017	$14,970	$369 (3%)	$6,665	$12,416	$18,143	$22,871	$24,846
2016	$14,601	$190 (1%)	$6,639	$11,872	$18,207	$22,115	$24,008
2015	$14,791	$265 (2%)	$6,434	$11,999	$17,744	$21,775	$23,569
2014	$14,526	--	$6,293	$13,088	$18,402	$21,666	$22,643

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Michigan State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$29,734	$504 (2%)	$14,750	$13,816	$1,168
2021	$29,230	$100	$14,460	$13,616	$1,154
2020	$29,130	$268	$14,460	$13,562	$1,108
2019	$28,862	$384 (1%)	$14,460	$13,294	$1,108
2018	$28,478	$1,188 (4%)	$14,460	$12,934	$1,084
2017	$27,290	$1,242 (5%)	$14,062	$12,152	$1,076
2016	$26,048	$698 (3%)	$13,560	$11,420	$1,068
2015	$25,350	$702 (3%)	$13,200	$11,090	$1,060
2014	$24,648	$620 (3%)	$12,862	$10,742	$1,044
2013	$24,028	--	$12,622	$10,380	$1,026

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does MSU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 17,463 dormitories available to its students at $4,408 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at MSU is $490 per month.
Does MSU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at MSU for one academic year is $6,268, which works out to $696 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: MSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,168.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, MSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,140

If living off-campus, with family: $3,140

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,140
How much is MSU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $65 and $65 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: MSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Michigan State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$529	$817
For out-of-state students	$1,373	$1,606

Housing and Meal

Michigan State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Michigan State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,268	$4,408	N/A	17,463
2021	$6,148	$4,374	N/A	17,445
2020	$6,148	$4,374	N/A	17,445
2019	$6,030	$4,292	N/A	17,547
2018	$5,856	$4,170	N/A	18,000
2017	$5,714	$4,070	N/A	18,824
2016	$5,562	$3,912	N/A	18,722

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Michigan State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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