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Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public · 40,922 students

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$67k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
85%Acceptance Rate
81%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)80.7%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)62.7%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate90.0%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students21.0%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1269
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
26
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing16.6%
Biological Sciences14.0%
Communications9.6%
Engineering8.5%
Social Sciences7.7%
Psychology5.5%
Computer Science4.5%
Health Sciences3.9%
Education1.8%
Mathematics1.1%
History0.5%
Humanities0.3%

Faculty & Resources

$13k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$19k
Instructional Spend per Student
$5.0B
Total Endowment

Michigan State University — Academics

Michigan State University has a graduation rate of 80.7%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 90.0%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1269, and the ACT midpoint is 26. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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