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Michigan State University Women's Cross Country

The Michigan State University women's cross country program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Big Ten Conference, based in East Lansing, Michigan. The program is led by head coach Helen Knull. Academically, graduates outperform those at 63% of D1 women's cross country programs, and the school is more affordable than 24% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
Not reported
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Big Ten Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
55,377
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
85%
State
Michigan
City
East Lansing
Staff
Helen Knull
Head Coach (women'S Track & Field (outdoor)
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 63% of D1 women's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
90%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
81%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$55,084
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$67,253
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Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 24% of D1 women's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$17,739
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$44,510
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,564
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$23,657
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$65

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
Not reported
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
Not reported
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (517) 355-1855

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