East Lansing, MI · Public university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $15,372 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $41,958 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,990 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,254 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $29,204 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $19,449 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $9,755 less than the sticker price — about 33% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (9) | Track & Field (137), Football (119), Baseball (40), Wrestling (38), Soccer (28), Ice Hockey (26), Basketball (16), Golf (9), Tennis (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (10) | Track & Field (199), Rowing (89), Soccer (32), Field Hockey (24), Softball (24), Volleyball (21), Gymnastics (19), Basketball (16), Golf (10), Tennis (10) |
| Softball conference | Big Ten |
| Head softball coach | Sharonda McDonald-Kelley |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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