Michigan State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #38 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #33 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #31 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #1 of 2 | In East Lansing |
| #3 of 1,008 | For Forensic Science |
| Top10 | For 14 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 40,483
- Graduates
- 10,833
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- msu.edu
Michigan State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Michigan State University has an acceptance rate of 84% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 83% | 85% |
| Applicants | 58,879 | 27,749 | 31,128 |
| Admissions | 49,414 | 22,974 | 26,438 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 9,361 | 4,508 | 4,852 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 172 | 88 | 84 |
24,269 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,486 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3,668 or 39%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1150
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Michigan State University are 1150-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
664 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Michigan State University are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 33066 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 4478 (9%) |
| Asian | 4002 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 3261 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 3240 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 2051 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1044 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 66 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 30 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,147
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,648 | $20,808 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,648 | $20,808 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,032 | $40,884 |
| Fee in-district | $340 | $340 |
| Fee in-state | $340 | $340 |
| Fee out-of-state | $340 | $340 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 17,503 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,754 |
| Room charge | $4,854 |
| Meal charge | $6,900 |
Michigan State University majors
Michigan State University has granted 8,974 bachelor's degrees across 127 programs, 2,014 master's across 116 programs, and 1,461 doctorate degrees across 93 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Michigan State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 497 | 1 | 3 |
| Psychology, General | 425 | 15 | 9 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 372 | 34 | 23 |
| Advertising | 413 | 12 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 364 | 42 | 2 |
| Finance, General | 350 | 4 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 279 | 25 | 26 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 298 | 8 | 7 |
| Osteopathic Medicine & Osteopathy | 275 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 255 | ||
| Neuroscience | 243 | 3 | 1 |
| Law | 231 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 199 | 18 | 9 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 190 | 5 | 8 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 189 | 10 | |
| Economics, General | 192 | ||
| Medicine | 188 | ||
| Packaging Science | 160 | 17 | 3 |
| Education, General | 156 | 22 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 119 | 31 | 21 |
| Clinical & Medical Social Work | 167 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 147 | 6 | |
| Accounting | 148 | 3 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 137 | 9 | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 139 | 2 | 1 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 136 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 83 | 46 | 4 |
| Organizational Leadership | 126 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 97 | 10 | 18 |
| Journalism | 109 | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 113 | 1 | 4 |
| Chemical Engineering | 104 | 3 | 9 |
| Physiology, General | 112 | 3 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 114 | ||
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 112 | 1 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 112 | ||
| Veterinary Medicine | 112 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 107 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 105 | ||
| Engineering, General | 101 | ||
| Physics, General | 55 | 17 | 26 |
| Chemistry, General | 60 | 9 | 26 |
| Mathematics, General | 80 | 3 | 8 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 69 | 12 | 6 |
| Food Science | 29 | 55 | 2 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 65 | 19 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 74 | 1 | 8 |
| Music Performance, General | 22 | 22 | 38 |
| Social Sciences, General | 81 | ||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 78 | ||
| Social Work | 57 | 19 | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | 76 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 62 | 3 | 9 |
| Marketing Research | 74 | ||
| Molecular Genetics | 74 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 68 | 2 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 35 | 8 | 26 |
| Statistics, General | 47 | 14 | 7 |
| Computational Science | 59 | 1 | 7 |
| Family and Community Services | 63 | 2 | |
| Nursing Practice | 61 | ||
| Agricultural Engineering | 49 | 5 | 5 |
| History, General | 49 | 1 | 8 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | 55 | 1 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 57 | ||
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 47 | 7 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 52 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 39 | 9 | 4 |
| Microbiology, General | 36 | 6 | 10 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 51 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 49 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 48 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 37 | 10 | |
| Business Statistics | 45 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 44 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 44 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 26 | 18 | |
| Anthropology, General | 32 | 6 | 4 |
| Graphic Design | 39 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 38 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 38 | ||
| Information Technology Project Management | 38 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 24 | 8 | 5 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 37 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 24 | 10 | 2 |
| Environmental Biology | 35 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 32 | 1 | |
| Astrophysics | 24 | 3 | 5 |
| Engineering, Other | 32 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 14 | 18 | |
| Forestry, General | 23 | 6 | 2 |
| Public Health, General | 31 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resource Economics | 30 | ||
| Horticultural Science | 23 | 5 | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 27 | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 23 | 6 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 15 | 13 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 18 | 8 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 26 | ||
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 19 | 6 | 1 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 25 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 25 | ||
| Biochemistry | 23 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 19 | 4 | |
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 16 | 7 | |
| Materials Engineering | 23 | ||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 23 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 21 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 20 | ||
| Management Science | 20 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 20 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 20 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 19 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 5 | 13 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 18 | ||
| Geography | 17 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 16 | ||
| Entomology | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 16 | ||
| Interior Design | 16 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | 10 | |
| Economics, Other | 15 | ||
| Epidemiology | 7 | 8 | |
| History Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Botany & Plant Biology | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 14 | ||
| Linguistics | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 14 | ||
| Science, Technology and Society | 14 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 13 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 13 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 7 | 6 | |
| International Public Health & International Health | 13 | ||
| Materials Science | 2 | 11 | |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Child Development | 12 | ||
| Digital Arts | 12 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 6 | 6 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 12 | ||
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 4 | 8 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 10 | ||
| Conducting | 5 | 5 | |
| French Language and Literature | 10 | ||
| School Psychology | 5 | 5 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 6 | 3 | |
| Psychology, Other | 9 | ||
| Biostatistics | 7 | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | 6 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 8 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 8 | ||
| Communication, General | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 | 4 | |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 7 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | 5 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Environmental Design & Architecture | 6 | ||
| Environmental Toxicology | 6 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 6 | ||
| Health Communication | 6 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 6 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Plant Pathology & Phytopathology | 5 | 1 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 | 4 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 5 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 5 | ||
| Computational Mathematics | 5 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 5 | ||
| Human Nutrition | 2 | 3 | |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 4 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Plant Genetics | 2 | 2 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | 3 | ||
| Genetics, General | 3 | ||
| Legal Studies | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 3 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 | ||
| Women's Studies | 3 | ||
| Arabic Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy & Policy | 2 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 2 | ||
| Labor Studies | 2 | ||
| Nursing Science | 2 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 2 | ||
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 2 | ||
| Chemical Physics | 1 | ||
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 1 | ||
| Engineering Mechanics | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism | 1 | ||
| French Studies | 1 | ||
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 1 | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 8,974 | 2,014 | 1,461 |
Michigan State University has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 80% | 85% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Michigan State University is a world-class research university with 212,433 scientific papers published and 7,681,949 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2239 | 31122 |
| 1993 | 2176 | 31869 |
| 1994 | 2087 | 34365 |
| 1995 | 2231 | 36808 |
| 1996 | 2503 | 41094 |
| 1997 | 2360 | 44028 |
| 1998 | 2464 | 47983 |
| 1999 | 2631 | 51806 |
| 2000 | 2715 | 59096 |
| 2001 | 2988 | 65733 |
| 2002 | 3681 | 79278 |
| 2003 | 3685 | 89621 |
| 2004 | 3770 | 99887 |
| 2005 | 4120 | 113607 |
| 2006 | 4498 | 129813 |
| 2007 | 4558 | 144211 |
| 2008 | 4793 | 162637 |
| 2009 | 5574 | 182702 |
| 2010 | 5467 | 204574 |
| 2011 | 5731 | 234646 |
| 2012 | 5871 | 264561 |
| 2013 | 6443 | 292084 |
| 2014 | 6453 | 312962 |
| 2015 | 6761 | 328908 |
| 2016 | 6969 | 339212 |
| 2017 | 7652 | 353774 |
| 2018 | 7784 | 379865 |
| 2019 | 9299 | 430197 |
| 2020 | 10775 | 500218 |
| 2021 | 9670 | 553114 |
| 2022 | 9959 | 535255 |
| 2023 | 12112 | 547565 |
| 2024 | 7781 | 526600 |
Michigan State University alumni
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Magic Johnson
- Enrolled in Michigan State University
- Studied in 1977-1979
- Occupations
- television producerHIV/AIDS activistentrepreneurbasketball playerfilm producer
- Biography
-
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. Often regarded as the greatest point guard of all time, Johnson spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After winning a national championship with the Michigan State Spartans in 1979, Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA draft by the Lakers, leading the team to five NBA championships during their "Showtime" era. Johnson retired abruptly in 1991 after announcing that he had contracted HIV, but returned to play in the 1992 All-Star Game, winning the All-Star MVP Award. After protests against his return from his fellow players, he retired again for four years, but returned in 1996, at age 36, to play 32 games for the Lakers before retiring for the third and final time.
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James Caan
- Occupations
- film directoractortelevision actorcharacter actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
James Edmund Caan was an American actor. He came to prominence playing Sonny Corleone in The Godfather (1972) – a performance that earned him Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor. He received a motion-picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1978.
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Sam Raimi
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwriterfilm directordirectoractor
- Biography
-
Samuel M. Raimi is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the first three films in the Evil Dead franchise (1981–present) and the Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007). He also directed the superhero movie Darkman (1990), the revisionist western The Quick and the Dead (1995), the neo-noir crime thriller A Simple Plan (1998), the supernatural thriller The Gift (2000), the supernatural horror Drag Me to Hell (2009), the Disney fantasy Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), and the Marvel Studios film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022).
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Tom Sizemore
- Occupations
- film produceractortelevision actorscreenwriterfilm actor
- Biography
-
Thomas Edward Sizemore Jr. was an American actor. Born in Detroit, he started his career with supporting appearances in Born on the Fourth of July (1989), Lock Up (1989), and Blue Steel (1990). The appearances led to more prominent roles in films like Passenger 57 (1992), True Romance (1993), Striking Distance (1993), Natural Born Killers (1994), Strange Days (1995), Heat (1995), and The Relic (1997).
General info
| Alternative names | State MI State U MI State University MSU Spartans |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1855 |
| Motto | Advancing Knowledge. Transforming Lives. |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 13,054 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 426 Auditorium Road East Lansing, Michigan, 48824-1046 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 48,000 |
| Phone | 5173551855 |