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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Michigan

Michigan State University

Michigan State University is a public college located in East Lansing, Michigan, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Michigan State University is $19,714. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $38,638. The college offers Master’s degrees in 136 different degree areas, with 23 Master’s degrees offered online. Michigan State University enrolls 11,085 graduate students, with 27% part-time students, 21% online students, and 16% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: msu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
8,080 full-time
3,005 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:2,345
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:1,795
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:960
  • Online students
    21%
  • Male/Female
    42% / 58%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$19,714
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$38,638
  • Application fee:$65
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$817
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,606
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
2,227 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
177 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:2%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:26
  • Credit for military training:No
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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