Overview
Founded in 1964, the College of Human Medicine was Michigan State University's response to a growing need for physicians, becoming one of the nation's first community-based medical schools. It pioneered a decentralized model of medical education, training students across multiple community campuses throughout Michigan rather than concentrating clinical training at a single academic medical center. The college is well known for its emphasis on primary care, rural and underserved medicine, and early clinical exposure, and it has grown into a research-active institution with strengths in population health, pediatrics, and human development.
At a Glance
| Type | Public |
| Location | East Lansing, Michigan |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Total students | 800 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 3:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 6% |
| Graduation rate | 97% |
| Average starting salary | $220,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $46,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $83,000 |
| Room & board | $14,000 |
| Average financial aid | $35,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.75 |
| Regular deadline | November 1 |
Top Programs
- Primary Care Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Rural Medicine
- Population Health Research
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.