Michigan State University English Language Center
East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University English Language Center is the only English-language program currently in our East Lansing listings, independent or university-run.
- Location
- East Lansing, MI
- School-reported weekly class load
- Not confirmed
- Accreditation
- CEA site 59
- Can issue a Form I-20
- SEVP match: Michigan State University, SEVP DET214F00086000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
- Record date
The record date describes our overall review, not a new verification of every field. A source link alone does not confirm current terms.
- Tuition: School source available; current terms not independently recheckedView source
- Weekly class load: No school source recorded for this detail
- Start dates: No school source recorded for this detail
Michigan State University English Language Center tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Class load/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall or spring semester | $8,255 | |||
| Summer semester | $7,150 | |||
| Short program, 8 weeks | 8 weeks | $4,400 | ||
| Short program, 4 weeks | 4 weeks | $2,200 |
Application or registration charge: $150. Confirm the refund terms with the school.
Program details to confirm
The center publishes $4,400 for an eight-week short program and $2,200 for a four-week short program; the $550 weekly comparison applies only to those short options. It does not publish the full-semester length in weeks on its tuition page, so no full-semester weekly rate is derived. Application deadlines are strict and late materials are moved to the next semester. Its IEP page states a non-refundable $150 application fee credited toward tuition on acceptance, a minimum of 20 instructional hours per week, required student health insurance, and tuition and requested housing payment by the Friday before classes. Admission to the ELC does not imply admission to Michigan State University; the center does not currently offer beginner classes.
Do you need a visa for this program?
For this course at Michigan State University English Language Center, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Review visa questionsHow this compares
At $550 a week this is number 81 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 15 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:
- Dallas Baptist University$513
- University of Colorado Boulder International English Center$534
- Michigan State University English Language Center$550
- ELS La Verne$570
- ELS San Rafael$570
Before you apply to Michigan State University English Language Center
Check the exact course and intake with the school before paying. Our listing does not submit an application or confirm an offer of admission.
- Ask for the next available start date and application deadline.
- Ask about entry age, English-level placement and any course-specific requirements.
- Ask what housing is available, its total cost and the commute to your actual classroom.
- Read the cancellation and refund terms before making a payment.
- If you need F-1 status, ask whether this campus and this exact course can issue a Form I-20. A school-level SEVP match does not establish course eligibility.
Choosing within East Lansing
This is the only English-language program currently in our East Lansing listings. Our directory may not include every local option; ask about alternatives and transfer conditions before committing. Michigan has 4 in total, view our state listings.
Accreditation
Accredited by the CEA, site 59, next reviewed August 2027. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. Accreditation and SEVP certification are separate checks; confirm the specific campus and course’s I-20 eligibility with the school. Checked against the Commission's own list, 8 September 2026.
Not confirmed in our record
- class hours a week and how the school counts them
- term start dates
Common questions
How much does Michigan State University English Language Center cost?
$550 a week, calculated from the $4,400 published for its 8-week "Short program, 8 weeks". School source dated September 8, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.
Do you need an F-1 visa to study at Michigan State University English Language Center?
For a course at Michigan State University English Language Center, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Is Michigan State University English Language Center accredited?
Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 59, next reviewed August 2027. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.