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Michigan State University

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Overview

Founded in 1855, the Michigan State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of East Lansing (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Michigan. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Michigan State University (MSU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Michigan State University (MSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 169-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Michigan State University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Michigan State University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Michigan State University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Michigan State University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym MSU
Founded 1855
Motto Advancing Knowledge. Transforming Lives.
Colours Green and white
Mascot Sparty
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University Location

Address 220 Trowbridge Road
East Lansing
48824-1046 Michigan
United States
Michigan State University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Michigan State University Phone Number +1 (517) 355 1855
Michigan State University Fax Number +1

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Michigan State University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Michigan State University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Michigan State University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Michigan State University.

Michigan State University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
International
students
40,000-44,999 US$
(36,450-41,010 Euro)
35,000-39,999 US$
(31,890-36,450 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Michigan State University's admission information.

Michigan State University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Michigan State University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Michigan State University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Michigan State University's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Michigan State University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Michigan State University has more than 5900 international students.

Michigan State University's Admission Office Admission Office

250 Administration Building
East Lansing
(517) 355 8332


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Michigan State University.

Michigan State University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Michigan State University has an enrollment range of 45,000-49,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Michigan State University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,500-2,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Michigan State University's Control Type Control Type

Michigan State University is a public higher education institution.


Michigan State University's Entity Type Entity Type

Michigan State University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Michigan State University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Michigan State University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Land Grant Institution Land Grant

This institution is a land-grant university and has a special focus on promoting education and research in agriculture, engineering and other related fields. Land-grant universities are also well known to have a high commitment to public service and outreach.


Religious Affiliation

Michigan State University does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Michigan State University's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size & Setting Four-year, large, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: Comprehensive programs, with medical/veterinary school

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Michigan State University's main facilities:


Michigan State University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Michigan State University's Library

Michigan State University's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 3,653,771 physical volumes, 1,051,562 physical media, 259,100 digital/electronic media and 1,979 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 236 full-time employees, including 89 librarians. Michigan State University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Michigan State University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Michigan State University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 17,463 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Michigan State University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Michigan State University's main services:


Michigan State University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Michigan State University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Michigan State University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Michigan State University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Michigan State University's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Michigan State University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Michigan State University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Michigan State University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
  • American Academy for Liberal Education
  • American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission
  • American Council for Construction Education
  • American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • Planning Accreditation Board
  • Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System
  • Teacher Education Accreditation Council


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Michigan State University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of American Universities (AAU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA)
  • Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)
  • Midwest Universities Consortium for International Activities (MUCIA)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Michigan State University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Michigan State University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Michigan State University's Facebook page Michigan State University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Michigan State University's X (formerly Twitter) page Michigan State University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Michigan State University's YouTube channel Michigan State University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Michigan State University's Instagram page Michigan State University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Michigan State University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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