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Michigan State University

#2 in Best Colleges in Michigan
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 5,156 reviews
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  1. Academics
    A
  2. Value
    A
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    A+
  5. Athletics
    A+
  6. Party Scene
    A+
  7. Professors
    A+
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    B+
  10. Campus Food
    A
  11. Student Life
    A+
  12. Safety
    C+
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Michigan State is a highly rated public university located in East Lansing, Michigan in the Lansing Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 35,447 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Michigan State acceptance rate is 66%. Popular majors include Communications, Advertising, and Economics. Graduating 78% of students, Michigan State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $39,800.
About Michigan State University...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big Ten Conference
Address
426 Auditorium Road
East Lansing, MI 48824
Website
msu.edu

Michigan State University Rankings

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
66%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
990-1260
ACT Range
24-29
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$14,970/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $6,665/ year
  • $30-48k
    $12,416/ year
  • $49-75k
    $18,143/ year
  • $76-110k
    $22,871/ year
  • $110k+
    $24,846/ year
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Academics

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
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.331 responses
61%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.330 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Communications
    530 Graduates
  • Advertising
    495 Graduates
  • Economics
    463 Graduates
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
    401 Graduates
  • Biology
    367 Graduates
  • Psychology
    359 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    330 Graduates
  • Finance
    306 Graduates
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
    261 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    256 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
35,447Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 95 responses
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  • Spartans Stand Together
    48%
  • Dedicated
    20%
  • Open
    11%
  • Most students just want to graduate.
    7%
  • Open, working, and capable
    6%
  • Capable
    4%
  • Diverse
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.404 responses
Poll
64%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.525 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 237 responses
Report
  • Spartans Will
    52%
  • Go Green, Go White
    14%
  • Go Green
    11%
  • Who will? Spartans will! Reach higher!
    9%
  • Spirited
    5%
  • Spartans Will; 27-23
    3%
  • It is what you make it
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$51,500/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
78%
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
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Michigan State University Reviews

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Michigan State University is one of the best state schools you can choose to attend. The campus is fantastic and allows for a very college focused experience. There are no big cities near you to remind you that the world is much larger. Michigan State University is a happy four year bubble that will teach you a lot about yourself. There are many different types of people and many activities on campus. Sports are phenomenal and campus pride is present. Most students are laid back however like any public school you will find drop outs and geniuses. There is a return on investment from this school and I believe no matter what degree you choose you can’t go wrong. Be smart, work hard, play hard, and GO GREEN!
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Heyyyyy, so let me tell you about MSU! Michigan State overall is a great school. The campus is very beautiful and spacious. The professors are nice and “most”of them genuinely care about you and how you perform in the classes. The food is okay nothing special, it gets very repetitive. The buses are pretty good, sometimes late but usually on time. Everyone on campus is overall pretty. Although their are sometimes some racial problems, that’s with every school. Overall MSU is a great school and should be one of your top choices!
Michigan State's campus is very nice, with some older buildings scattered around and the Red Cedar River that flows through the middle of campus. There are a lot of places to study around campus, whether its by the river, in the library, or in one of many grass filled lots behind some of the buildings. The professors that i had for my freshman year were all pretty good. The classes at Michigan State do challenge you and require you to do a lot of homework and studying. I'd say one of my favorite parts of Michigan State are the people. Michigan State has a very diverse campus. The night life and weekends are also fun, Grand River is usually very active on the weekends and so are the houses behind it!