School Overview
The Michigan State University College of Law, formerly known as the Detroit College of Law, is a privately owned and operated law school in East Lansing, Michigan. While affiliated with Michigan State University, the college is an independent law school. The school was founded in 1891 as the Detroit College of Law and is well known for being the first law school in Detroit, and the second in Michigan.
In an effort to enhance its reputation and improve its academic offering, in 1995 Detroit College of Law decided to align itself with Michigan State University and changed its name to Michigan State University College of Law. Two years later, in 1997, the school relocated its campus to East Lansing to be closer to the Michigan State University (MSU) campus. The affiliation with MSU has benefited the law college in several ways, one of which was the development of a comprehensive interdisciplinary legal education program.
MSU College of Law is one of only two independent law schools in the United States to be directly affiliated with a major university. The colleges name was officially changed to MSU College of Law in April of 2004.
General Information
| Main Number: | (517) 432-6800 |
| Web Address: | www.law.msu.edu |
| Type of Institution: | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards Offered: | Master’s degree |
| Campus setting: | Rural: Fringe |
| On-campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 969 (0 undergraduate) |
| Ratio of students to faculty: | 8 to 1 |
Tuition & Fees
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $34,950 |
| In-state Student Fees | $200 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $34,950 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $200 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | – | – | 354 | – | – |
| Legal Studies, General | – | – | 354 | – | – |
| Advanced Legal Research/studies, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Law | – | – | 354 | – | – |
| Programs For Foreign Lawyers | – | – | – | – | – |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Michigan State University-College of Law Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (517) 432-6800 |
| Website: | www.law.msu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://os.lsac.org/Release/Logon/Access.aspx |
| Address: | 648 N. Shaw Lane, Room 368, East Lansing, MI 48824-1300 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 776 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 686 (88% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $0 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $0 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | % |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $0 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Michigan State University-College of Law Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Michigan State University-College of Law.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Professions and Studies | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Michigan State University-College of Law and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
| Books and supplies | $0 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $24,338 |
| Out-of-state | $24,338 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 0 | % | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 0 | % | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | % | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 0 | % | $0 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | % | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Michigan State University-College of Law. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Michigan State University-College of Law students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Michigan State University-College of Law Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 776 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 0 |
| Graduate enrollment | 776 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Michigan State University-College of Law Accreditation
This institution is accredited by
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
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