Estimated Costs for 2009-10

Psychology doctoral candidate Nia Makepeace teaches a teacher education class on the lawn outside of the Admininstration Building on a lovely spring day.

Psychology doctoral candidate Nia Makepeace teaches a teacher education class on the lawn outside of the Admininstration Building on a lovely spring day.

In-State Freshmen

  • Tuition and fees (15 credits/semester): $11,434
  • Housing (double room/Silver Meal Plan): $7,444

Total for two semesters: $18,878

Non-Michigan Freshmen

  • Tuition and fees (15 credits/semester): $27,832
  • Housing (double room/Silver Meal Plan): $7,444

Total for two semesters: $35,276

International Freshmen

  • Tuition and fees (15 credits/semester): $27,832
  • Housing (double room/Silver Meal Plan, including three weeks between fall and spring semesters): $8,138
  • Health insurance: $1,044
  • Miscellaneous expenses (including books and supplies): $3,742

Total for two semesters: $40,756

Totals include tuition and fee rebates. Tuition, fees, and housing charges are subject to change by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees without notice. Other housing options are available. Books and supplies cost approximately $962 per year, depending on courses chosen. A reasonable budget for two semesters (August-May) would be $21,548 for an in-state freshman and $37,910 for a non-Michigan freshman. This includes an amount for personal expenses, which will vary from student to student.

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