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100 Library, East Lansing, MI 48824

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Michigan State University School Description

Michigan State University, a member of the Association of American Universities and one of the top 100 research universities in the world, was founded in 1855. We are an inclusive, academic community known for our traditionally strong academic disciplines and professional programs, and our liberal arts foundation. Our cross- and interdisciplinary enterprises connect the sciences , humanities, and professions in practical, sustainable, and innovative ways to address society’s rapidly changing needs.

As a public, research-intensive, land-grant university funded in part by the state of Michigan, our mission is to advance knowledge and transform lives by:

* providing outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional education to promising, qualified students in order to prepare them to contribute fully to society as globally engaged citizen leaders
* conducting research of the highest caliber that seeks to answer questions and create solutions in order to expand human understanding and make a positive difference, both locally and globally
* advancing outreach, engagement, and economic development activities that are innovative, research-driven, and lead to a better quality of life for individuals and communities, at home and around the world

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Michigan State University

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Michigan State University (MSU) is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act. Its alumni include at least five winners of the Pulitzer Prize. MSU’s record of Rhodes Scholars has led the Big Ten since the 1970s. MSU pioneered the studies of packaging, hospitality business, telecommunication, and music therapy. Today its study-abroad program is the largest of any single-campus university in the country, offering more than 200 programs in more than 60 countries on all continents including Antarctica. It is considered to be one of America's Public Ivy universities, which recognizes top public research universities in the United States.

Following the introduction of the Morrill Act, the college became coeducational and expanded its curriculum beyond agriculture. After World War II, the number of students tripled as the institution became a major university. Today, MSU is the eighth-largest university in the United States, with 46,045 students and 2,954 faculty members.

MSU's Division I sports teams are called the Spartans. They compete in the Big Ten Conference in all sports except ice hockey, in which the team is part of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. MSU's football team won the Rose Bowl in 1954, 1956, and 1988 and boasts six national championships. Its men's basketball team won the NCAA National Championship in 1979 and 2000 while currently enjoying a streak of five Final Four appearances in the last past 11 seasons. MSU men's ice hockey has won national titles in 1966, 1986, and 2007.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Spartans
Nickname:
MSU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
35,678
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 23,550
Students Receiving Aid:
93%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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Michigan State University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Michigan State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 56%
Men 44%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 80%
African-American 8%
Asian 5%
Other 4%
Hispanic 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 85%
Out-of-State 15%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Michigan 85%
Illinois 3%
Texas 0%
New York 0%
Ohio 0%
Percent of Students International: 7%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 44%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Big Ten Conference)
Basketball (Big Ten Conference)
Baseball (Big Ten Conference)
Track (Big Ten Conference)

Michigan State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 9,690 $ 23,550  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 8,672 $ 22,474  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,240 $ 1,240  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,276 18%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,719 73%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 3,030 45%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,046 43%  
Any Aid:
   93%  

Michigan State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 74% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 24%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 480, Math: 520
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 620, Math: 650
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 89%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 21, Math: 22
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 27, Math: 27

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Michigan State University

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MSU
MSU

Question: How do i become a Michigan resident?

I will be attending Michigan State University this fall. I am considering to move to Michigan so how do i apply for residency, and if I do it can i pay the in-state tuition? Or is there any other way that i can considered as in-state student next school year?
32 months ago
ron971
ron971

Best Answer

BEFORE you enroll at MSU, check with the rules in Michigan defining residency to qualify for instate tuition. Call the admissions office. Typically, states will require a definite period of time in which you live in the state full time before you enroll, usually a full year. Often, the difference in tuition is big enough to make a year of living and working in the state worthwhile. Besides, you can save up enough money to put a dent in your books and supplies costs.
Beurself
Beurself

Question: How is Michigan State University for MS in Mechanical Engg?

I have been admitted to MS program in Mechanical Engg for Fall 2007. I am an international applicant from INDIA. I want to know how is the program and How is the university? Is university really good?
34 months ago
janine_rs
janin...

Best Answer

MSU is a fabulous university. You're going to love it. All I can say about the program is that my son got his BS in chemical engineering and feels that MSU did a better job of preparing him for work than the experiences some of his co-workers had at other programs. So I realize that isn't a direct response to your graduate program in a related field, but I wanted to assure you that you picked a fine school, on an amazing campus and in a great town.
yerffej4567
yerffej...

Question: Is it hard to get accepted Michigan State University?

I live out of state
34 months ago
Maverick
Maverick

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On paper, MSU is a good school. Last year's admission's GPAs were around 3.4-3.8. ACT scores were 22-27. SAT scores were around 1040-1260 (math and reading... also that's the middle, so there are higher and lowers). I go to a school that's much more demanding on paper (Colorado School of Mines). My GPA wasn't all that great. All I'll say on that is that it was around a C/B average. Though my test scores were pretty high. So, on paper, it may seem hard, but you'll never know unless you try. Plus, you are an out of state student. Schools love this, especially if you are qualified. They get more money from you! Good luck!
John K
John K

Question: University of Michigan/MSU?

Hi. I have a 3.3 GPA witha 2200 on SAT and 32 on ACT.. Is it possible for me to get into Michigan or State? Please let me know. I want to go to Columbia University as well. I got lots of community service. Over 400 hours.. and I plan to do more.. going to leadership programs and stuff like that.. could i get in? what are the stats that i would need to get in,
36 months ago
thetravelingmartins
thetr...

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Your best bet would be with Michigan State University. They seem to have a higher acceptance rate than University of Michigan or Columbia University. I would still apply to all three schools, but I would not count on Columbia. They have many applicants but only select VERY few. You have a really good ACT and SAT score. If there is still time try to improve your GPA a bit. I would not worry to much though. With your SAT/ACT scores, volunteer experience, and your GPA you seem to be a well round student and that is what most colleges are going to look for. I have included the websites where I have found the information from. I hope this helps!
inquisitive
inquisi...

Question: Anybody went to Michigan State University (MSU)? How did you like the school and east lansing?

Was it a rewarding experience academically?
36 months ago
kiki
kiki

Best Answer

I went there and loved it. The campus is gorgeous, the people are friendly, EL is fun. It's an odd place, there are a lot of students, but it can still feel like a small, tight-knit community. The programs I did were great academically. I don't know what you're interested in studying but they have a lot of highly ranked programs. I highly recommend State.
krish j
krish j

Question: help me with michigan state university admission!! plz!!?

do you guys think i will get into Michigan state? ive checked my online status, and they said they are still reviewing it. I guess this is the last stage before they finalize the decision. I mean, my application is still active and if i wasn't good enough for them, they would have deferred me long ago. i'm realllly active in school. doing sports, volunteering at hostpitals, soup kitchens, etc. i have over 700 hrs of comm. service. my act score was a 23 and my gpa is around a 3.2. i know its not too great, but ive been taking APs, and last semester I got an A in my AP chem class. MSU asked for my 7th semester grades and i got a 3.6 gpa for the semester. ive made my application reallly good and mailed them additional information about me, my counselor also wrote a letter or reccomendation when i was applying to MSU and wrote another one when they asked for my 7th semester grades. i got 2 teachers to do reccomendation letters for me also. im a diverse student and wrote about that has affecated myself and community. i dont know, I'm thinking I willl get in. Ive gotten into 4 of the 5 schools ive applied to. Im just waiting for Michigan State University. i also work parttime and do internships with doctors and at the bank
36 months ago
brian r
brian r

Best Answer

Well, I am currently a sophomore at MSU and I got in to MSU with only a 3.2 and a 26 on my ACTs. I think you might get saved by your community service hours. I barely did anything of that sort in high school and I still got in. I suppose all you can do it wait. I'd be suprised if they turned you down, but just in case you should want your 2nd choice school to know you might be interested in attending. If worse comes to worse they might not allow you in until the 2nd semster of your freshman year. That happened to my friend but he's at MSU now and doing well. Either way I hope things work out for you, and I hope this helps.
krish j
krish j

Question: help with admission..michigan state university?

im a senior in hs and sent my application to msu in september. i just want to know if i have a chance of getting in. i have a 3.2 gpa, i got 23 on my ACT. my subscores were good tho. in english i got a 28, math 24, writing 10, etc. im v. involved in school. volunteer at the hospital, internships, clubs at school, basketball and baseball team. im takin AP chem and got A last semester. i had a 3.5 gpa for the semester. MSU asked for my semester grades so i just had those sent. i had pretty good recommendations written from 2 teachers, and a counselor. i mailed my admission officer a thanks card for coming to my school and givin info about msu. my counselor also wrote a update letter to her also,saying how ive improved overall, etc. anyone from MSU or anyone that has went there? i really hope i get in. this is the only college im waiting to hear from. i got into some hard colleges too. with ACT avg. of27. and soem out of state schools. im also a minority. im instate. im also taking extra classes at a community college. last semester i took 8 credits.i took molecular biology and an anatomy class. i got credit for both of them, this semester im taking 6 credits. i have a pretty good workload. and i still manage to get v. good grades in the classes im in now. the transcripts from this college have been sent to MSU. ive also been emailing MSU and calling them, to show i have a lot of interest in their school. i kno they send out replies late
37 months ago
Christina
Chris...

Best Answer

I got in with a 3.3 GPA and 26 ACT. My only activities were church youth group and work. It seems like you should have a good chance since your grades have been good, you had a good last semester, and you're involved in activities. Make sure you have a backup plan just in case though. Good luck!
Greg S
Greg S

Question: What's the difference between Michigan State University and University of Michigan?

And other states/universities that are like this..
38 months ago
weezman2
weezman2

Best Answer

MSU and U of M are both excellent schools, with many, many programs. The differences would be in such areas as: 1) entrance requirements: it is harder to get into U of M. 2) strength of programs: each program has a different national standing; U of M has highly ranked Engineering and Business Programs, for example. MSU has a strong Supply Chain Management program, Veterinarian Medicine Program, etc. 3) the campus itself: Michigan State has a beautiful, huge, self-contained campus in East Lansing. U of M is really 3 or 4 campuses sprinkled inside the urban setting of Ann Arbor.
Travis F
Travis F

Question: What are the best residence halls at Michigan State University?

I'll be going to MSU next fall and i want to know what halls are the best. Also what kinds of things should i want in a hall?
39 months ago
phaedra
phaedra

Best Answer

I don't think you really get a choice in where you're assigned the first year unless you are in a specific residential program, but in any case: The best hall really depends on what kind of environment you want. South campus is generally louder than West Circle or Mason-Abbot. Hubbard and Brody are mostly freshmen, while McDonel has a lot of upperclassmen and international students. Holmes has a lot of science majors (Lyman Briggs), while Case has the political set because of James Madison (and athletes too). Every hall with have its fans, as well as people who absolutely hated it there for one reason or another. Though, most people (myself included) do not like Brody complex since it's just too far from everything. When thinking about what hall is the best, ask yourself what you want. Do you want suite bathrooms (have to clean them yourself and possibly fight with roommates over it), or community bathrooms (less privacy)? Is it located close to your classes, or do you want to be close to the party scene along Grand River?
Carrie B
Carrie B

Question: To any body goes to Michigan State or University of Illinois...?

well im just wondering what your grades were and the test scores you got to get accepted into these schools because i wanna know if i have a decent shot.thanks!
40 months ago
phaedra
phaedra

Best Answer

Going to MSU, I was recruited into the Honors College program so my GPA and test scores aren't particularly revealing as far as admissions criteria are concerned. (Though if you're thinking about the Honors College, I think their loose guidelines are a 3.7 GPA, 30 ACT, and 1350 SAT, but that may have changed) I did find the following information about the Fall 2005 freshman class at MSU's website: Freshman class profile (middle 50 percent of class): high school GPA, 3.3-3.8; SAT combined score, 1040-1260; ACT composite score, 22-27 Obviously, the SAT range doesn't include the new section, so that won't be accurate anymore, but if you took the ACT, then you can make the comparison there. Keep in mind that 25% of freshmen fell below those ranges, so even if you're a little short it's not the end of the world. You can probably find similar information at Illinois's website as well.
muz53
muz53

Question: To earn a full ride scholarship to Michigan State University, what is the minimum ACT score requirement?

For a chance at a full ride to Michigan State University, I was wondering what minimum ACT score is required. If you know anything about this, please respond. Thanks.
49 months ago
cyanne2ak
cyann...

Best Answer

There is no specific requirement defining what will get you a scholarship, only what will get you admitted. However, in order to get a "full ride" you should try for no less than a 30 composite. Also, you must have multiple references, and be involved in several community service organizations. You must demonstrate civic involvement, and even political advocacy. Colleges and Universities consider a whole lot more than test scores and GPA. They can help you, but will NOT determine whether you or another person similar in scoring will get the scholarship. Your extra curricular activities will determine that. Also, be prepared to write essays and write them well!
evepauleve2000
evepaul...

Question: Difference between University of Michigan and Michigan State University? Is one private and one public?

51 months ago
D
D

Best Answer

Both are public. The University was founded in 1817. The State University was founded in 1855 as an agricultural college. Most states designate an originally-agricultural college with "State" in the school title, while general public universities simply state "University" without "State."

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  • The National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory features one of the most powerful instruments of its type in the world.
    The National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory features one of the most powerful instruments of its type in the world. [source]
  • Morrill Hall is amongst the oldest structures still standing on campus.
    Morrill Hall is amongst the oldest structures still standing on campus. [source]
  • The Wharton Center for Performing Arts hosts many productions throughout the year and was host to the final US Presidential Debate before the 1992 election.
    The Wharton Center for Performing Arts hosts many productions throughout the year and was host to the final US Presidential Debate before the 1992 election. [source]
  • The MSU Library is located on the oldest part of campus between Beaumont Tower and the river.
    The MSU Library is located on the oldest part of campus between Beaumont Tower and the river. [source]
  • The Computer Center once housed the early computer research: MISTIC
    The Computer Center once housed the early computer research: MISTIC [source]
  • The Veterinary Research Farm.
    The Veterinary Research Farm. [source]
  • The South Campus skyline.
    The South Campus skyline. [source]

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