Michigan State University
- 4 Year
- EAST LANSING, MI
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Michigan State University
- grade AOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- EAST LANSING, MI
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 5,695 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade A+
- Party Scenegrade A+
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade B+
- Campus Foodgrade A
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B minus
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big Ten Conference
From Michigan State University
Michigan State is one of the world's leading research universities. With highly ranked programs and exceptional professors, we educate students who advance the common good with uncommon will.
Minutes from Michigan's capital city of Lansing, East Lansing is a global community that hums with all of the diversity and culture you'd expect from a big college town.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
71%
SAT Range
1100-1320
ACT Range
23-29
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into MSU?
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Cost
Net Price
$16,579 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$12,200 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
70%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 79%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 307 responses
- 63%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 369 responses
- 60%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 368 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Advertising496 Graduates
- Biology471 Graduates
- Communications464 Graduates
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management388 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science373 Graduates
- Finance362 Graduates
- Economics332 Graduates
- Psychology316 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering255 Graduates
- Accounting238 Graduates
Arts and humanities
If you want a small college experience —and all the resources and opportunities of a big university—consider applying to MSU's Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (RCAH). In RCAH, students are exposed to a wide variety of subjects—from art to history, from social justice to music production, and everything in between.
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
35,722 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,454
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
- 48%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 442 responses
Poll
- 64%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 563 responses
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$53,600 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
81%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%- 82%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 217 responses
Michigan State University Reviews
Rating 3.86 out of 5 5,695 reviews
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Unfortunately, I have not had the opportunity to be on campus at Michigan State University yet. I entered my freshman year of college during the novel coronavirus pandemic, which has had its challenges. However, I still managed to feel connected to other students thanks to the many virtual programs Michigan State has offered during these lonely times. I met many of my classmates through in-class discussions and Zoom meetings, and I still stay connected to them even though we no longer take classes together. The classes are adequately adjusted for online learning, and there was not an overload of work. The content was easy to grasp, and my professors were always available to help. I am extremely pleased with the experience I've had taking online classes at Michigan State University, although I hope I'll get to be on campus for my sophomore year!
As a first year student, I haven’t gotten the full “campus experience”, especially with Covid-19. But in my short first year, I have been able to experience a lot and learn even more at MSU. The campus and resources available are well worth the cost of attendance. There are many opportunities to receive complimentary resources that would be a separate fee at other universities. As a minority student, diversity and equity can be a bit of a problem, but in the grand scheme of things, this university provides more resources and a larger minority community that most other universities in the country. The balance between academic and social life is nearly perfect and maximizes this experience. Overall, I am extremely proud to be a Spartan!
“The greatest strength of this school, for me, is the beauty of the campus,” says one student. The large campus and its surroundings offer “a lot of options, from museums, gardens, fountains, the famous Rock, where people paint to promote events and clubs, and a river in the middle of campus.” Boasts another student, “Some schools have terrible cafeteria food, but MSU has some of the best in the country,” with “a variety of choices as well as healthy options and meals for those with special dietary needs.” Great University.. GO GREEN, GO WHITE!