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Michigan State University · College Compass

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Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

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Acceptance: 85%
Grad rate: 81%
Undergrads: 40,922
SAT mid 50%: 1180–1360
Tuition in-state: $16,458

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures come from the most recent federal reporting and can lag the current year. Always verify costs, deadlines, and admission stats on the school's official site.

Overview

Campus setting: Urban
Undergraduate enrollment: 40,922
First-year retention: 90%
Graduation rate: 81%

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 85%
SAT middle 50%: 1180–1360

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Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

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Acceptance: 81%
SAT range: 1060–1270
Graduation rate: 58%
Tuition in-state: $15,190
Out-of-state: $32,037
Undergrads: 15,587

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ACT middle 50%

25–31

Average GPA (as reported)

Not published

Test policy

Optional

Application fee

Not published

Cost and financial aid

Tuition (in-state): $16,458
Tuition (out-of-state): $43,842
Room and board (est.): $12,564
Estimated total, in-state (before aid): $29,022

Average net price and average grants/scholarships aren't in this directory yet. Figures above are published sticker prices, not what most students actually pay.

Academics

Broad fields of study reported federally.

Agriculture & Agricultural Sciences
Natural Resources & Conservation
Area, Ethnic & Cultural Studies
Communication & Journalism
Computer & Information Sciences
Education
Engineering
Engineering Technologies
Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Family & Consumer Sciences
Legal Professions & Studies
English Language & Literature
Liberal Arts & General Studies
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Mathematics & Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
Philosophy & Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement
Public Administration & Social Service
Social Sciences
Construction Trades
Visual & Performing Arts
Health Professions
Business, Management & Marketing
History

Program lists, academic calendar, and degree types aren't in this directory yet: the fields above are broad areas of study, not the school's full catalog.

Campus life

Setting: Urban
Institution type: Public
Campus size: Large

Housing, clubs, athletics, and diversity details aren't in this directory yet. Check the official website for campus life.

Student outcomes

Graduation rate: 81%
Median earnings (10 yr): $67,253

Employment outcomes and graduate-school attendance rates aren't in this directory yet.

Application information

Application fee: Not published
Official website: Visit site

Program-specific deadlines and application requirements aren't tracked in this directory yet. Visit the official site for the current portal, requirements, and deadlines.

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

PublicLargeUrban

Acceptance: 16%
SAT range: 1360–1530
Graduation rate: 93%
Tuition in-state: $17,736
Out-of-state: $60,946
Undergrads: 34,177

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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

PublicMediumUrban

Acceptance: 85%
SAT range: —
Graduation rate: 58%
Tuition in-state: $15,252
Out-of-state: $19,034
Undergrads: 12,568

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Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI

PublicLargeRural

Acceptance: 83%
SAT range: 940–1190
Graduation rate: 67%
Tuition in-state: $15,140
Out-of-state: $21,548
Undergrads: 18,854

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