Michigan State University · Cost & aid

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$60,052

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$32,668

In-state

on campus

$24,630

Average net price

lower half for affordability in Division I

$8.2M

Athletic aid, women's

$18,562 per roster spot

$11M

Athletic aid, men's

$26,643 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $60,052 sticker.

Family income under $30k$8,119

$30k – $48k$13,980

$48k – $75k$20,378

$75k – $110k$25,940

Over $110k$28,327

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$8,241,631
Per roster spot$18,562 across 444 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$11,243,351
Per roster spot$26,643 across 422 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$750k / $2.2M
Tuition & fees$17,270 in-state · $44,040 out

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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