- In-state first-year
- Out-of-state first-year
- International first-year
In-state
Estimated 2024-25 undergraduate cost
Tuition and fees: $16,522
Food and housing:$12,564
_______________________
Total (est.): $29,086*
*Estimate for two semesters includes:
- 12-18 credits per semester
- Double room
- Silver dining plan
- Recreational and Wellness Center
Students will also need to account for indirect costs, which are additional costs that are not included in the above estimates. Indirect costs consist of living expenses, transportation, miscellaneous expenses, etc. The indirect costs provided below are based on past figures, institutional changes and cost of living adjustments. These estimates reflect costs for the “average” MSU student; however, differences in individual needs and preferences can significantly affect these costs.
Indirect costs
Books and supplies: $1,380
Personal/misc.: $3,838
Travel: $1,280
Out-of-state
Estimated 2024-25 undergraduate cost
Tuition and fees: $44,726
Food and housing:$12,564
_______________________
Total (est.): $57,290*
*Estimate for two semesters includes:
- 12-18 credits per semester
- Double room
- Silver dining plan
- Recreational and Wellness Center
Students will also need to account for indirect costs, which are additional costs that are not included in the above estimates. Indirect costs consist of living expenses, transportation, miscellaneous expenses, etc. The indirect costs provided below are based on past figures, institutional changes and cost of living adjustments. These estimates reflect costs for the “average” MSU student; however, differences in individual needs and preferences can significantly affect these costs.
Indirect costs
Books and supplies: $1,380
Personal/misc.: $3,838
Travel: $2,558
International
2023-24 undergraduate cost
Tuition and fees: $44,935
Food and housing: $12,269
Books and supplies: $1,334
Personal/misc.: $3,048
Medical: $2,625
_______________________
Total (est.): $64,211*
*Estimate for two semesters includes:
- 12-18 credits per semester
- Double room
- Silver dining plan
- Recreational and Wellness Center
In-state first-year
In-state
Estimated 2024-25 undergraduate cost
Tuition and fees: $16,522
Food and housing:$12,564
_______________________
Total (est.): $29,086*
*Estimate for two semesters includes:
- 12-18 credits per semester
- Double room
- Silver dining plan
- Recreational and Wellness Center
Students will also need to account for indirect costs, which are additional costs that are not included in the above estimates. Indirect costs consist of living expenses, transportation, miscellaneous expenses, etc. The indirect costs provided below are based on past figures, institutional changes and cost of living adjustments. These estimates reflect costs for the “average” MSU student; however, differences in individual needs and preferences can significantly affect these costs.
Indirect costs
Books and supplies: $1,380
Personal/misc.: $3,838
Travel: $1,280
Out-of-state first-year
Out-of-state
Estimated 2024-25 undergraduate cost
Tuition and fees: $44,726
Food and housing:$12,564
_______________________
Total (est.): $57,290*
*Estimate for two semesters includes:
- 12-18 credits per semester
- Double room
- Silver dining plan
- Recreational and Wellness Center
Students will also need to account for indirect costs, which are additional costs that are not included in the above estimates. Indirect costs consist of living expenses, transportation, miscellaneous expenses, etc. The indirect costs provided below are based on past figures, institutional changes and cost of living adjustments. These estimates reflect costs for the “average” MSU student; however, differences in individual needs and preferences can significantly affect these costs.
Indirect costs
Books and supplies: $1,380
Personal/misc.: $3,838
Travel: $2,558
International first-year
International
2023-24 undergraduate cost
Tuition and fees: $44,935
Food and housing: $12,269
Books and supplies: $1,334
Personal/misc.: $3,048
Medical: $2,625
_______________________
Total (est.): $64,211*
*Estimate for two semesters includes:
- 12-18 credits per semester
- Double room
- Silver dining plan
- Recreational and Wellness Center
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A double room is a residence hall room that accommodates two students. The size and layout of the room may vary depending on the residence hall. The residence hall rates include a fully furnished room, in-room Wi-Fi, cable access and utilities. First-year students will not have a single room (i.e. no roommate) unless granted an exception by the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities.
For more information about housing rates, visit the Live On website.
Silver dining plan
The Silver dining plan includes:
- Unlimited access to all-you-care-to-eat locations
- 12 Combo-X-Changes (meal on the go option) per week, Sunday through Saturday.
- Spartan Cash is not included but can be added.
- Guest meal passes are not included; however, guests can pay the public rate at the door.
Students living on campus are given three different dining plan options to choose from when signing their housing contract. To learn about all the dining options available to first-year students, visit eatatstate.com.
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Included in the cost of tuition is access to three intramural facilities across campus that each offer a variety of services and programs for students. These services include pools, dance studios, fitness centers, cycling studios, an indoor track, multipurpose courts for basketball, volleyball, pickleball and more. Also coming soon is a brand new 293,000-square-foot recreation and wellness center.
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