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Michigan State University
  • 4 Year
  • EAST LANSING, MI
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Michigan State University
#2 in Best Colleges in Michigan
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • EAST LANSING, MI
  • 6,003 reviews
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    Michigan State University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    39%
    Average Housing Cost
    $4,374 / year
    Poll
    70%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 257 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 518 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    A
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $6,148 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 901 responses
    • Brody
      22%
    • Snyder-phillips
      16%
    • Union Late Night
      9%
    • Everywhere, I love almost all of the cafes here.
      9%
    • Food truck
      8%
    • Shaw
      7%
    • Landon
      6%
    79%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 345 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 260 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      58%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      39%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      2%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      1%

    Safety

    Safety
    C+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    83%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 334 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 199 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      33%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      53%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      14%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      1%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 250 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      30%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      51%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      18%
    • Not very visible.
      2%
    • We have campus police?
      0%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 588 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      33%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      64%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      2%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      1%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, IceHockey, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, Film Society, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Musical Theater, Music Ensembles, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 450 responses
    • The Spartan Statue
      19%
    • Painting the Rock
      16%
    • Midnight Screams
      15%
    • Beaumont Tower
      14%
    • GAME DAY
      10%
    • UAB Events
      8%
    • Burning couches
      6%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 365 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      15%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      59%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      16%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      3%
    • Parties? What parties?
      7%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 247 responses
    • MSU vs UofM Home Games
      38%
    • There are a major number of parties around
      25%
    • Halloween
      13%
    • I don't attend parties
      11%
    • St. Patrick's Day
      7%
    • Homecoming
      4%
    • Halloween
      1%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    12%
    Women in Sororities
    11%
    48%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 467 responses
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