Overview

Michigan State University is a University institution located in East Lansing, MI, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 250 Administration Building
East Lansing, MI  48824
United States

Contact John M Ambrose
Executive Director of Admissions
Email: admis@msu.edu
Phone: 517-355-8332
Fax: 517-353-1647

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Business And Management, General
Animal Sciences, General
Food Science
Horticultural Science
Pre-veterinary Studies
Soil Science And Agronomy, General
Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician And Veterinary Assistant
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Botany/plant Biology
Entomology
Environmental Biology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Genetics
Neuroscience
Physiology, General
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Construction Management, General
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management And Services, Other
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Information Resources Management
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication, General
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Technology Project Management
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education And Teaching
French Language Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Environmental/environmental Engineering Technology/technician
Packaging Science
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textile Manufacture
Apparel And Textiles, General
Child Care Provider/assistant
Child Development
Family And Community Services
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Textile Science
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Arabic Language And Literature
Chinese Language And Literature
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Japanese Language And Literature
Linguistics
Russian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Dietetics/dietitian
Family Practice Nurse/nursing
Nursing Practice
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Veterinary/animal Health Technology
History	Associate	Bachelors
History And Philosophy Of Science And Technology
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Computational Science
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Science, Technology And Society
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Environmental/natural Resource Economics
Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management
Forestry, General
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Food Service, Waiter/waitress, And Dining Room Management/manager
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astrophysics
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Economics, Other
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fashion/apparel Design
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Game And Interactive Media Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Theatre/theatre Arts Management

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

53,341

Applied

46,914

Accepted

39,201

Enrolled

Female Admissions

28,362

Females Applied

25,246

Females Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

24,979

Males Applied

21,668

Males Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

3.8

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	April 1st	October 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	January 15th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	610	550	660
SAT Math	610	550	680
ACT Composite	27	24	30

Financial Aid

17,166

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,821

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

19,000

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,280

Avg. Loan Aid

8,917

Avg. Grant Aid

12,188

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

57.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

39,201

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.02%
Black or African American	6.63%
White or Caucasian	67.32%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.24%
Asian	7.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	4.08%
Other	2.18%

Gender

Male (48.33%)

Female (51.67%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	43%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Football Games in Spartan Stadium, Basketball Games in Breslin Center and Homecoming Festivities

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew			No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rowing		Division 1	No
Rugby			No
Sailing	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Squash		No	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo			No
Wrestling		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading			No
Crew		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rowing	No	No
Rugby			No
Sailing	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Squash		No	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo			No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

2,943

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 2,517

Part-time - 426

Male - 1,611

Female - 1,332