Michigan State University

MSU – the nation’s pioneer land-grand university – began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world -- one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation -- and is home to a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.

426 Auditorium Rd., Room 250

East Lansing

48824

www.msu.edu

admis@msu.edu

Phone:

517.355.8332

Fax:

517.353.1647

School Type:

Four Year

Twitter:

@MichiganStateU

Hashtag:

#BeASpartan

Admissions

Admissions Deferred:

Admissions Early Decision:

Admissions Ave GPA:

3.72

Admissions Ave ACT:

26.00

Admissions Ave SAT:

1,120.00

Admissions Docs Required:

Application, ACT/SAT scores (writing component required), high school transcript, personal statement

Admissions Materials Recommended:

N/A

Admissions Materials Needed for Transfer Students:

Application, college transcript, high school transcript if transferring fewer than 28 credits, personal statement

Admissions App Fee:

$50

Admissions Deadlines:

Rolling admission; for maximum consideration, apply by Nov. 1

Financial Aid

Forms Needed:

FAFSA

ACT Code:

2032

Aid Available:

Scholarships and grants (federal, state, institutional), loans (federal), work-study (federal)

Percent Rec Aid:

63% receive financial aid

Average Need-Based Package:

$17,158 per academic year (includes scholarships, grants, loans and work-study)

Financial Aid Phone:

517.353.5940

Financial Aid Website:

www.finaid.msu.edu

Region Description:

Central

Undergraduate Stats

Undergrad Part Time:

Undergrad Full Time:

91%

Undergrad Enrollment Total:

39,143

Undergrad Living On Campus:

39%

Undergrad In/Out State:

70% in-state, 14% out-of-state; 16% international, 6% transfer students

Undergrad Freshman Retention:

93%

Undergrad Ethnicities:

6.8% African-American, 4.6% Asian-American, 67% Caucasian, 4% Hispanic, >1% Native American, 2.7% other, >1% unknown

Undergrad Male Percentage:

Undergrad Female Percentage:

Incoming Freshmen

Incoming Freshman Applied:

35,303

Incoming Freshman Accepted:

23,405

Incoming Acceptance Rate:

66%

Student Organizations

Organizations Description:

More than 650 organizations and clubs

Organizations Greek Life:

Greek life: More than 50 sorority and fraternity chapters

Popular Activities

Activities:

Student Union, offering a food court, billiards hall, 16-lane bowling alley, musical acts and guest speakers; watching one of the 25 intercollegiate athletic teams; participating in student clubs and organizations; Wharton Center for the Performing Arts; Broad Art Museum

Majors

Majors Description:

168 undergraduate majors; 323 master's and doctorate degrees and certificate programs

Majors Most Popular:

Psychology, advertising, communications, business, education, engineering, telecommunications, finance

Majors Available Degrees:

Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Medical Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy

Majors Special Programs:

Honors College, study abroad, numerous residential living-learning communities

Tuition (Per Year)

Tuition Description 1:

In-state, full time: $13,612; per credit hour: $452

Tuition Description 2:

Out-of-state, full time: $36,412; per credit hour: $1,212

Tuition Description 3:

Required fees: N/A

Tuition Description 4:

Room and board: $9,524; books and supplies: $1,068, varies by program

Faculty

Faculty Ratio:

17.0:1

Faculty Full Time:

2,839

Faculty Percent Ph.D.:

84.0%

Libraries

Library Description:

Five distinct buildings on campus and more than eight additional branch libraries with a collection of more than 4,500,000 volumes, 33,000 magazine and journal subscriptions, 200,000 maps, 40,000 sound recordings, plus access to hundreds of electronic resources (www.lib.msu.edu)

Library Hours:

Sunday - Friday, 24 hours; Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM

Min Tuition:

$13,612

Calendar:

Fall, spring and summer semesters

Housing:

27 coed undergraduate residence halls (traditional halls, suites, apartments)

Computers:

Wireless available across campus

Last Updated:

Spring 2016

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