Paying for Michigan State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$17,270 3.93%	$44,040 3.36%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$21,148 3.76%	$41,224 3.38%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Michigan State University (MSU) are $17,270 for Michigan residents and $44,040 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

69% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,980. It could cover 24.93% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $22,970 for Michigan residents and $49,740 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

MSU's 4-year tuition is $73,475 for Michigan residents and $185,492 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $145,109 for Michigan residents and $257,126 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Michigan State University is $17,270 for Michigan residents and $44,040 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.93% for Michigan residents and increased by 3.36% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of MSU is $17,949 for Michigan residents and $45,521 for out-of-state students, a 3.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

MSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$16,617	$42,607	$14,364
2023-2024	$17,270	$44,040	$15,346
Change % 2023-2024	3.93%	3.36%	6.84%
2024-2025	$17,949	$45,521	$16,395

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $21,148 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $41,224. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at MSU is $21,943 for Michigan residents and $42,618 for out-of-state students , a 3.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Michigan State University has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $31,312 for in-state and $58,066 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine page.

MSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$20,382	$39,876	$14,364
2023-2024	$21,148	$41,224	$15,346
Change % 2023-2024	3.76%	3.38%	6.84%
2024-2025	$21,943	$42,618	$16,395

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at MSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $564 for Michigan residents and $1,457 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $867 for Michigan residents and $1,704 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$548	$1,414
	2023-2024	$564	$1,457
	2024-2025	$580	$1,501
Graduate	2022-2023	$842	$1,654
	2023-2024	$867	$1,704
	2024-2025	$893	$1,756

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,346. The Living costs increased by 6.84% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The MSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $33,950 for state residents and $60,720 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $33,950 for state residents and $60,720 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At MSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$17,270
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$44,040
Room & Board	$11,754	$11,754
Personal Expenses	$3,592	$3,592
Books & Supplies	$1,334
COA (In-State)	$33,950	$33,950
COA (Out-of-State)	$60,720	$60,720

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

MSU Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at MSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at MSU is $73,475 for Michigan residents and $185,492 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

MSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,699	$18,138	$18,588	$19,050	$73,475
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$44,954	$45,887	$46,839	$47,811	$185,492
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$18,138	$18,588	$19,050	$19,523	$75,299
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$45,887	$46,839	$47,811	$48,804	$189,341
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,588	$19,050	$19,523	$20,008	$77,169
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$46,839	$47,811	$48,804	$49,817	$193,271
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$19,050	$19,523	$20,008	$20,504	$79,085
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$47,811	$48,804	$49,817	$50,850	$197,282
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$19,523	$20,008	$20,504	$21,013	$81,048
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$48,804	$49,817	$50,850	$51,906	$201,376

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $145,109 for Michigan residents and $257,126 for out-of-state students.

MSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$34,856	$35,787	$36,694	$37,626	$145,109
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$62,112	$63,536	$64,993	$66,485	$257,126
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$35,787	$36,742	$37,674	$38,630	$148,985
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$63,536	$64,993	$66,485	$68,012	$263,026
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$36,742	$37,724	$38,680	$39,662	$152,964
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$64,993	$66,485	$68,012	$69,575	$269,066
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$37,724	$38,731	$39,713	$40,721	$157,050
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$66,485	$68,012	$69,575	$71,175	$275,248
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$38,731	$39,766	$40,774	$41,808	$161,247
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$68,012	$69,575	$71,175	$72,812	$281,575

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 69% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $101,189 for Michigan residents and $213,206 for out-of-state students.

MSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$23,876	$24,807	$25,714	$26,646	$101,189
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$51,132	$52,556	$54,013	$55,505	$213,206
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$24,807	$25,762	$26,694	$27,650	$105,065
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$52,556	$54,013	$55,505	$57,032	$219,106
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,762	$26,744	$27,700	$28,682	$109,044
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$54,013	$55,505	$57,032	$58,595	$225,146
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,744	$27,751	$28,733	$29,741	$113,130
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$55,505	$57,032	$58,595	$60,195	$231,328
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,751	$28,786	$29,794	$30,828	$117,327
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$57,032	$58,595	$60,195	$61,832	$237,655

	In-State	Out-of-State
Michigan State University	$17,270	$44,040
Rutgers University-New Brunswick	$17,239	$36,001
The Pennsylvania State University	$15,890	$25,574
University of Iowa	$10,964	$32,927
Northwestern University	$65,997
University of Maryland-College Park	$11,505	$40,306