Annual Prices. Residents of Michigan pay an annual total price of $23,464 to attend Michigan State University on a full time basis. This fee is comprised of $13,200 for tuition, $9,204 room and board, $1,060 for books and supplies and $0 for other fees.5,548. 43%. To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to Michigan State University, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $49,464. The loan balance of $49,464 is a four year multiple of the $12,366 average net price.