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$16,458
per year
In-State Tuition
88%
Acceptance Rate
81%
Graduation Rate
90%
Retention Rate
Michigan State University is a public four-year institution in East Lansing, MI. Programs offered include Biology, Psychology, Finance, Supply Chain Management and Kinesiology.
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29 of 36 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Arts & Communications
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Engineering
Real Estate & Construction
Law & Criminal Justice
Trades & Skilled Labor
Science & Research
Fashion & Textile
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Agriculture & Environment
Hospitality & Culinary
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
A broad program in the humanities -- literature, history, philosophy, languages and the arts -- taken as a general or transfer degree rather than a single-discipline major. NCES CIP 24.0103 "Humanities/Humanistic Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
13
Sports
8
Men’s teams
9
Women’s teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Gymnastics
Aquatic Sports(1)
Rowing
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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MSU automatically considers first-years for merit awards, from Honors College scholarships ($5,000-$13,000/yr) to full-cost awards via the Alumni Distinguished competition.
Joseph R. and Sarah L. Williams Scholarship
CompetitiveTuition, fees, food and housing, plus a one-time $7,500 stipend
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Honors College membership and 3.2 cumulative GPA
Automatic consideration; no separate application.
Awarded to a select set of candidates.
Alumni Distinguished Scholarship
CompetitiveTuition, fees, food and housing, plus $1,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Honors College membership and 3.2 cumulative GPA
Apply for admission by November 1 to be eligible for an invitation to the competition.
Top 15 candidates in the invitation-only Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition.
Distinguished First-year Scholarship
CompetitiveTuition and fees
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Honors College membership and 3.2 cumulative GPA
Apply for admission by November 1 to be eligible for an invitation to the competition.
For 20 runners-up in the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition.
Alumni Distinguished Scholarship Commended Finalist
Competitive$2,500 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable
Apply for admission by November 1 to be eligible for an invitation to the competition.
For 30 finalists in the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$7,068
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$67,253
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
East Lansing, Michigan
Ingham County
Control
Public
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