MSU Tuition and Fees Calculator
Provides an estimate of the semester costs for tuition and fees associated with your level and intended academic program.
Tuition, Fee, Tax And Housing Rates
Information on rates for tuition, fees, and selected housing arrangement and meal plan options.
Net Price Calculator
Provides an estimate of the amount that students will have to pay in their first year at MSU after subtracting any grants and scholarships for which they may be eligible.
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator
The EFC is the amount calculated when you apply for aid using the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), and is used to determine your eligibility for many types of financial aid. This calculator from the College Board provides an early estimate of your EFC before you actually file your FAFSA.
The sample budgets below represent average costs for the 2024-2025 academic year, or what is often referred to as the Cost Of Attendance. These budgets are based on 12-18 credits/semester for undergraduate students and 9 credits/semester for graduate students.
Food and housing costs in the budget include a double room, linen service, Silver meal plan and use of study, laundry and recreational facilities. Students are allotted the same amount for living costs (food and housing) whether they live on- or off-campus.
Personal and miscellaneous costs include average amounts for clothing, transportation, personal care, cell phone, recreation, etc.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition, taxes and fees for resident students, go here.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition, taxes and fees for non-resident students, go here.
Please note that there is no allowance in the undergraduate budget for car expenses.
2024-2025 Sample Freshman Budget
Michigan Student | Out-of-State Student | |
Tuition & Fees | ||
Tuition | $16,118 | $43,502 |
Fees & Taxes | $408 | $408 |
Estimated Living & Other Expenses | ||
Food & Housing | $12,564 | $12,564 |
Books & Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
Personal & Misc. | $3,838 | $3,838 |
Travel | $1,280 | $2,558 |
Total Cost of Attendance | $35,588 | $64,250 |
*Tuition and fees for 24-25 are an estimate until the Board of Trustees votes to approve the upcoming year's budget. These numbers may be adjusted slightly after the Board meets at the end of June.
2024-25 Sample Graduate Budget
Michigan Student | Out-of-State Student | |
Tuition & Fees | ||
Tuition | $16,074 | $31,132 |
Fees & Taxes | $384 | $384 |
Estimated Living & Other Expenses |
||
Food & Housing | $18,536 | $18,536 |
Books & Supplies | $1,940 | $1,940 |
Personal & Misc. | $3,838 | $3,838 |
Travel | $1,280 | $2,558 |
Total Budget | $45,052 | $58,388 |
Michigan State University is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer.
The sample budgets below represent average costs for the 2024-2025 academic year, or what is often referred to as the Cost Of Attendance. These budgets are based on 12-18 credits/semester for undergraduate students and 9 credits/semester for graduate students.
Food and housing costs in the budget include a double room, linen service, Silver meal plan and use of study, laundry and select recreational facilities. Students are allotted the same amount for living costs (food and housing) whether they live on- or off-campus.
Personal and miscellaneous costs include average amounts for clothing, transportation, personal care, cell phone, recreation, etc.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition, taxes and fees for resident students, go here.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition, taxes and fees for non-resident students, go here.
Please note that there is no allowance in the undergraduate budget for car expenses.
2024-2025 Sample Freshman Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees
Tuition $16,118
Fees & Taxes $408
Estimated Living and Other Expenses
Food & Housing $12,564
Books & Supplies $1,380
Personal & Misc. $3,838
Travel $1,280
Total Cost of Att. $35,588
Michigan Student | Out-of-State Student | |
Tuition | $16,118 | $43,502 |
Fees & Taxes | $408 | $408 |
Food & Housing | $12,564 | $12,564 |
Books & Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
Personal & Misc. | $3,838 | $3,838 |
Travel | $1,280 | $2,558 |
Total Budget | $35,588 | $64,250 |
*Tuition and fees for 24-25 are an estimate until the Board of Trustees votes to approve the upcoming year's budget. These numbers may be adjusted slightly after the Board meets at the end of June.
2024-25 Sample Graduate Budget
Michigan Student | Out-of-State Student | |
Tuition | $16,074 | $31,132 |
Fees & Taxes | $384 | $384 |
Food & Housing | $18,536 | $18,536 |
Books & Supplies | $1,940 | $1,940 |
Personal & Misc. | $3,838 | $3,838 |
Travel | $1,280 | $2,558 |
Total Budget | $45,052 | $58,388 |
Michigan State University is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer.
MSU Tuition and Fees Calculator
Provides an estimate of the semester costs for tuition and fees associated with your level and intended academic program.
Tuition, Fee, Tax And Housing Rates
Information on rates for tuition, fees, and selected housing arrangement and meal plan options.
Net Price Calculator
Provides an estimate of the amount that students will have to pay in their first year at MSU after subtracting any grants and scholarships for which they may be eligible.
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator
The EFC is the amount calculated when you apply for aid using the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), and is used to determine your eligibility for many types of financial aid. This calculator from the College Board provides an early estimate of your EFC before you actually file your FAFSA.
The sample budgets below represent average costs for the 2024-2025 academic year, or what is often referred to as the Cost Of Attendance. These budgets are based on 12-18 credits/semester for undergraduate students and 9 credits/semester for graduate students.
Food and housing costs in the budget include a double room, linen service, Silver meal plan and use of study, laundry and recreational facilities. Students are allotted the same amount for living costs (food and housing) whether they live on- or off-campus.
Personal and miscellaneous costs include average amounts for clothing, transportation, personal care, cell phone, recreation, etc.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition, taxes and fees for resident students, go here.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition, taxes and fees for non-resident students, go here.
Please note that there is no allowance in the undergraduate budget for car expenses.
2024-2025 Sample Freshman Budget
Michigan Student | Out-of-State Student | |
Tuition & Fees | ||
Tuition | $16,118 | $43,502 |
Fees & Taxes | $408 | $408 |
Estimated Living & Other Expenses | ||
Food & Housing | $12,564 | $12,564 |
Books & Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
Personal & Misc. | $3,838 | $3,838 |
Travel | $1,280 | $2,558 |
Total Cost of Attendance | $35,588 | $64,250 |
*Tuition and fees for 24-25 are an estimate until the Board of Trustees votes to approve the upcoming year's budget. These numbers may be adjusted slightly after the Board meets at the end of June.
2024-25 Sample Graduate Budget
Michigan Student | Out-of-State Student | |
Tuition & Fees | ||
Tuition | $16,074 | $31,132 |
Fees & Taxes | $384 | $384 |
Estimated Living & Other Expenses |
||
Food & Housing | $18,536 | $18,536 |
Books & Supplies | $1,940 | $1,940 |
Personal & Misc. | $3,838 | $3,838 |
Travel | $1,280 | $2,558 |
Total Budget | $45,052 | $58,388 |
Michigan State University is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer.
The sample budgets below represent average costs for the 2024-2025 academic year, or what is often referred to as the Cost Of Attendance. These budgets are based on 12-18 credits/semester for undergraduate students and 9 credits/semester for graduate students.
Food and housing costs in the budget include a double room, linen service, Silver meal plan and use of study, laundry and select recreational facilities. Students are allotted the same amount for living costs (food and housing) whether they live on- or off-campus.
Personal and miscellaneous costs include average amounts for clothing, transportation, personal care, cell phone, recreation, etc.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition, taxes and fees for resident students, go here.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition, taxes and fees for non-resident students, go here.
Please note that there is no allowance in the undergraduate budget for car expenses.
2024-2025 Sample Freshman Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees
Tuition $16,118
Fees & Taxes $408
Estimated Living and Other Expenses
Food & Housing $12,564
Books & Supplies $1,380
Personal & Misc. $3,838
Travel $1,280
Total Cost of Att. $35,588
Michigan Student | Out-of-State Student | |
Tuition | $16,118 | $43,502 |
Fees & Taxes | $408 | $408 |
Food & Housing | $12,564 | $12,564 |
Books & Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
Personal & Misc. | $3,838 | $3,838 |
Travel | $1,280 | $2,558 |
Total Budget | $35,588 | $64,250 |
*Tuition and fees for 24-25 are an estimate until the Board of Trustees votes to approve the upcoming year's budget. These numbers may be adjusted slightly after the Board meets at the end of June.
2024-25 Sample Graduate Budget
Michigan Student | Out-of-State Student | |
Tuition | $16,074 | $31,132 |
Fees & Taxes | $384 | $384 |
Food & Housing | $18,536 | $18,536 |
Books & Supplies | $1,940 | $1,940 |
Personal & Misc. | $3,838 | $3,838 |
Travel | $1,280 | $2,558 |
Total Budget | $45,052 | $58,388 |
Michigan State University is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer.
Sample In-State Freshman Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees
Tuition $16,118
Fees & Taxes $408
Estimated Living and Other Expenses
Food & Housing $12,564
Books & Supplies $1,380
Personal & Misc. $3,838
Travel $1,280
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,588
Sample Out-of-State Freshman Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees
Tuition $43,502
Fees & Taxes $408
Estimated Living and Other Expenses
Food & Housing $12,564
Books & Supplies $1,380
Personal & Misc. $3,838
Travel $2,558
Total Cost of Attendance
$64,250
Sample In-State Freshman Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees
Tuition $16,118
Fees & Taxes $408
Estimated Living and Other Expenses
Food & Housing $12,564
Books & Supplies $1,380
Personal & Misc. $3,838
Travel $1,280
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,588
Sample Out-of-State Freshman Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees
Tuition $43,502
Fees & Taxes $408
Estimated Living and Other Expenses
Food & Housing $12,564
Books & Supplies $1,380
Personal & Misc. $3,838
Travel $2,558
Total Cost of Attendance
$64,250
Sample In-State Graduate Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees
Tuition $16,074
Fees & Taxes $384
Estimated Living and Other Expenses
Food & Housing $18,536
Books & Supplies $1,940
Personal & Misc. $3,838
Travel $1,280
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,052
Sample Out-of-State Gradute Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees
Tuition $31,132
Fees & Taxes $384
Estimated Living and Other Expenses
Food & Housing $18,536
Books & Supplies $1,
Personal & Misc. $3,838
Travel $2,558
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,388
Sample In-State Graduate Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees
Tuition $16,074
Fees & Taxes $384
Estimated Living and Other Expenses
Food & Housing $18,536
Books & Supplies $1,940
Personal & Misc. $3,838
Travel $1,280
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,052
Sample Out-of-State Gradute Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees
Tuition $31,132
Fees & Taxes $384
Estimated Living and Other Expenses
Food & Housing $18,536
Books & Supplies $1,
Personal & Misc. $3,838
Travel $2,558
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,388
MANAGE YOUR AID
Your student portal in the Student Information System (SIS) is where you can see your student account, make payments and manage aid. The Office of Financial Aid does not handle billing and payments, but we can answer questions related to the aid you see displayed in the student account section of your student portal. For information about accepting loans in SIS, go here.
Accepting loans in your financial aid portal
Your MSU student portal allows you to view your aid and take action to accept your loans.
To accept your loans, log in to your portal (student.msu.edu) and click the Financial Aid tile.
Submit documents and monitor your aid package
Check your student portal often! If your financial aid application is selected for review, you will receive a notification in your portal. Send all requested documents promptly. Your aid may change as a result of the review and you can monitor those changes in your portal.
Our office must follow federal, state, and MSU guidelines which can affect your financial aid. Things like a change to your residency classification, a graduate assistantship, or other scholarships that you've received can all result in a revision to your aid package. If that happens, you will be notified via a notification in your financial aid portal.
Manage your guests in student.msu.edu
You may have a parent or other individual that is helping you through the financial aid process. You can assist them by creating an account of their own that will allow them to view your information in your student portal (student.msu.edu) and receive a copy of financial aid and billing emails. For more information, visit our Student Information System Guest Access page.