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 |
| #2 of 1,000 | For Forensic Science |
| Top10 | For 14 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 39,201
- Graduates
- 10,822
- 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 88% 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 | 88% | 87% | 89% |
| Applicants | 53,341 | 24,979 | 28,362 |
| Admissions | 46,914 | 21,668 | 25,246 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 9,655 | 4,647 | 5,008 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 174 | 83 | 91 |
23,498 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,728 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3,834 or 39%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1160
or below
75% of them
had 1360
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Michigan State University are 1160-1360 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,107 or 11%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Michigan State University are 25-31 (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 | 32451 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 4371 (9%) |
| Asian | 3781 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 3228 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 3061 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 1935 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1036 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 56 (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
- $8,684
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,192 | $20,202 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,192 | $20,202 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,778 | $39,696 |
| Fee in-district | $180 | $180 |
| Fee in-state | $180 | $180 |
| Fee out-of-state | $180 | $180 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 17,517 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,990 |
| Room charge | $4,538 |
| Meal charge | $6,452 |
Michigan State University majors
Michigan State University has granted 8,878 bachelor's degrees across 124 programs, 2,045 master's across 110 programs, and 1,428 doctorate degrees across 89 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Michigan State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising | 534 | 8 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 498 | 1 | 8 |
| Psychology, General | 399 | 13 | 14 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 352 | 69 | |
| Finance, General | 361 | 1 | 2 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 290 | 21 | 21 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 311 | 15 | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 277 | 18 | 20 |
| Osteopathic Medicine & Osteopathy | 297 | ||
| Law | 251 | ||
| Neuroscience | 245 | 1 | 3 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 224 | 9 | 2 |
| Economics, General | 212 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 198 | 12 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 183 | 13 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 163 | 27 | 3 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 185 | 2 | |
| Packaging Science | 172 | 11 | |
| Clinical & Medical Social Work | 175 | ||
| Medicine | 170 | ||
| Accounting | 164 | 3 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 73 | 88 | 2 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 101 | 30 | 31 |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 154 | ||
| Education, General | 131 | 20 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 143 | ||
| Physiology, General | 136 | 2 | 3 |
| Organizational Leadership | 140 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 123 | 4 | 1 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 121 | 2 | |
| Veterinary Medicine | 114 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 102 | 5 | 5 |
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 104 | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 104 | 3 | 3 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 108 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 105 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 82 | 11 | 10 |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 102 | ||
| Marketing Research | 101 | ||
| Journalism | 93 | 6 | |
| Family and Community Services | 93 | 3 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 93 | ||
| Food Science | 32 | 55 | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 74 | 4 | 10 |
| Music Performance, General | 29 | 21 | 38 |
| Physics, General | 49 | 17 | 22 |
| Engineering, General | 85 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 69 | 15 | |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 64 | 10 | 10 |
| Statistics, General | 64 | 11 | 6 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 78 | ||
| Social Work | 54 | 24 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 43 | 16 | 17 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 65 | 2 | 8 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 72 | ||
| Molecular Genetics | 72 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 44 | 4 | 23 |
| Environmental Studies | 70 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 66 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 53 | 12 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 64 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 47 | 6 | 11 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 56 | 6 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 59 | 1 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 54 | 5 | |
| Agricultural Engineering | 49 | 6 | 2 |
| Nursing Practice | 57 | ||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 55 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 55 | ||
| History, General | 42 | 6 | 7 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 53 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 41 | 7 | 3 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 47 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 44 | ||
| Business Statistics | 42 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 42 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 41 | ||
| Computational Science | 28 | 3 | 9 |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 30 | 9 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 21 | 18 | |
| Graphic Design | 38 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 37 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 29 | 7 | |
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 22 | 9 | 5 |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 32 | 1 | |
| Information Technology Project Management | 33 | ||
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 32 | 1 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 32 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 31 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 16 | 15 | |
| Horticultural Science | 28 | 3 | |
| Music Pedagogy | 16 | 12 | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 29 | 1 | |
| Anthropology, General | 26 | 1 | 2 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | 19 | |
| Materials Engineering | 28 | ||
| Biochemistry | 27 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resource Economics | 27 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 27 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 26 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 24 | ||
| Geography | 9 | 3 | 11 |
| Astrophysics | 21 | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 16 | 6 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 22 | ||
| Public Health, General | 22 | ||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 21 | ||
| Computational Mathematics | 20 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 19 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 18 | ||
| Entomology | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Forestry, General | 13 | 5 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| Interior Design | 18 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 13 | 5 | |
| Linguistics | 9 | 3 | 5 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 9 | 7 | |
| Child Development | 14 | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 14 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 14 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 13 | ||
| Botany & Plant Biology | 7 | 6 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 12 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 6 | 5 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 11 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 10 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | 5 | |
| Communication, General | 10 | ||
| Conducting | 6 | 4 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 10 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 3 | 7 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 9 | ||
| Plant Genetics | 4 | 5 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 9 | ||
| Health Communication | 8 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 2 | 6 | |
| Materials Science | 2 | 6 | |
| School Psychology | 4 | 4 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 | 2 | |
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 6 | 1 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 4 | 3 | |
| Epidemiology | 1 | 6 | |
| Plant Pathology & Phytopathology | 5 | 2 | |
| Economics, Other | 6 | ||
| Environmental Design & Architecture | 6 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 4 | 2 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 5 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 5 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 5 | ||
| Environmental Toxicology | 5 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 5 | ||
| Science, Technology and Society | 5 | ||
| Arabic Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | 1 | |
| French Studies | 4 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 4 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Engineering Mechanics | 2 | 1 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism | 3 | ||
| Genetics, General | 3 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 3 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 3 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | 1 | |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Human Nutrition | 2 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | 1 | |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 2 | ||
| Agricultural Economics | 1 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | ||
| Biostatistics | 1 | ||
| Chemical Physics | 1 | ||
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 1 | ||
| Digital Arts | 1 | ||
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | 1 | ||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 1 | ||
| International Public Health & International Health | 1 | ||
| Legal Studies | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Nursing Science | 1 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | ||
| Public Administration | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 8,878 | 2,045 | 1,428 |
Michigan State University has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 11% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 79% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Michigan State University is a world-class research university with 179,657 scientific papers published and 5,628,182 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1704 | 21525 |
| 1992 | 2046 | 23968 |
| 1993 | 1953 | 24325 |
| 1994 | 1903 | 26458 |
| 1995 | 1986 | 28117 |
| 1996 | 2251 | 31398 |
| 1997 | 2159 | 34071 |
| 1998 | 2224 | 37897 |
| 1999 | 2420 | 40988 |
| 2000 | 2475 | 46176 |
| 2001 | 2662 | 51989 |
| 2002 | 3341 | 61821 |
| 2003 | 3318 | 74389 |
| 2004 | 3438 | 77550 |
| 2005 | 3609 | 89198 |
| 2006 | 4087 | 102274 |
| 2007 | 4074 | 114295 |
| 2008 | 4316 | 128286 |
| 2009 | 4803 | 145645 |
| 2010 | 4869 | 163758 |
| 2011 | 5052 | 184876 |
| 2012 | 5228 | 208794 |
| 2013 | 5540 | 229342 |
| 2014 | 5863 | 247717 |
| 2015 | 6236 | 260372 |
| 2016 | 6627 | 266361 |
| 2017 | 7020 | 272835 |
| 2018 | 7181 | 300248 |
| 2019 | 7932 | 335052 |
| 2020 | 8605 | 381008 |
| 2021 | 8471 | 424872 |
| 2022 | 8345 | 428286 |
| 2023 | 7666 | 422450 |
Michigan State University alumni
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Magic
- Enrolled in Michigan State University
- Studied in 1977-1979
- Occupations
- basketball playerHIV/AIDS activistinternational forum participanttelevision producerentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is an American businessperson 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 Michigan State 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
- karatekafilm actorcharacter actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
James Edmund Caan was an American actor. He came to prominence playing Sonny Corleone in The Godfather (1972) – a performance which earned him Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor. He reprised his role in The Godfather Part II (1974). He received a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1978.
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Sam Raimi
- Occupations
- executive produceractordirectorfilm directorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Samuel M. Raimi is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. 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 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 actorscreenwritertelevision actoractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Thomas Edward Sizemore Jr. was an American actor.
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 | 12,318 |
| 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 |