MSU Description

Michigan State University, home of the Spartans, is one of the top 100 research universities in the world, and one of the largest campuses in the country.

With several hundred student clubs and organizations to choose from, as well as the largest single-campus residence hall system in the nation, MSU ensures that each Spartan has a place to live and plenty of activities to have some fun with while learning and making lifelong friendships.

The school also offers living-learning residency, where students live in the same halls or on the same floor as other students in their same area of study. This provides a great environment for study groups test preparation.

MSU offers over 200 undergraduate, graduate, and pre-professional study programs. Qualified students may be invited to attend the schools 4-year honor college, providing them with an elevated level of learning. In addition, many students have the opportunity to study abroad as well, which is a great way to learn about other parts of the world first hand.

MSU’s Business degree program is one of the most recognized in the nation. The school is also known for its sprawling, green campus, providing tons of space for intramural athletics. The school’s football and basketball teams are also well known, as the Spartans compete consistently at a high level in the Big 10 conference.

Michigan State University offers Michigan residents a discount on tuition. There are scholarships and many other forms of financial aid available for eligible students, including grants, loans and more.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Spartans

Nickname

MSU

Website

www.msu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$10,880

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,343

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

47,278

MSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
36,205
Freshman Class
7,416
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
47,278

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
76%
Graduate
24%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
79%
Out-of-State
21%

Gender of Students

Women
54%
Men
46%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
8%
Asian
5%
Caucasian
79%
Latino
3%
Other
5%

Students State Origin

Michigan
79%
Illinois
3%
Ohio
1%
Other
17%

International Students

International
10%
Domestic
90%