Michigan State University
- 4 Year
- EAST LANSING, MI
CollegeGrad School
Michigan State University
- grade AOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- EAST LANSING, MI
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 5,865 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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Michigan State University Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76%
SAT Range
1100-1300
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
$16,655 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$12,786 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
71%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 307 responses63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 382 responses60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 381 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Advertising517 Graduates
- Communications455 Graduates
- Biology412 Graduates
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management386 Graduates
- Psychology385 Graduates
- Finance376 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science339 Graduates
- Economics316 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering289 Graduates
- Marketing277 Graduates
Career interest areas
Majors at MSU are grouped into general categories called career interest areas. This way, you can browse through majors associated with STEM, business and management, the arts and much more! You can also approach the interest areas based on your favorite hobbies or future career goals. Exploratory is another major you can choose on the MSU application.
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
34,588 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,903
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
22%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
47%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 456 responsesPoll
63%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 577 responsesAfter 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 responsesMichigan State University Reviews
Rating 3.87 out of 5 5,865 reviews
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Best University academically and athletically! MSU is rated among the 100 Best Global Universities, according to Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings, 2021. The university has some of the best freshman retention and graduate placement rates across the country. Support services are available to students to help every step of the way. No matter where students take their MSU journey, they will have a strong support network that is invested in their success. MSU has 37 undergraduate and graduate programs ranked in the top 25 nationally (U.S. News & World Report, 2021), including nine No.1-ranked program The MSU campus is situated in East Lansing, regarded as one of America’s friendliest cities, whilst being near the capital of Michigan. On their doorstep, students can enjoy stunning nature and vibrant arts and culture, or cheer on the legendary MSU football team.
Campus life, academics, athletics, and activities are all pretty great at MSU! The more you put yourself out there, the more you get back in return. This might sound scary, but the plus side is that MSU provides you with so many opportunities to do just that! Additionally, the academic and extracurricular programs on campus are ample and excellent in my experience. State could definitely improve in the diversity, housing, and local area though. Most of the dorms are what you would expect of the average college housing, but the dining halls are actually pretty decent! East Lansing is really only MSU and the surrounding streets, so there isn't too much to do off campus unless you have a car and plans in downtown Lansing or elsewhere in Michigan. As for diversity, there are several student organizations and programs that aim to promote culture and diversity at the school, but the school itself could try more to welcome and serve its minority groups. Always room for improvement! Go green!
I loved MSU! Using past tense because I transferred to help my mother with the cost of paying out-of-state. But if I could've stayed...I would have. I feel the school is a perfect mix of: classic college feel (North) and that feeling of modern living (Brody and some academic buildings). The areas surroundings campus are cute and nice to explore; from coffee shops to crepes and more. Another huge thing I enjoyed was sports season, especially football! Everyone coming together and supporting the team was incredible. I would highly recommend this school to anyone considering!