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Public university

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan, United States
QS ranking
144
Acceptance rate
71%
Tuition fee
USD41,002/ year

Study background

University introduction

Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, Michigan, United States. Its most popular subjects include Advertising, Biology, Communications, Supply Chain Management and Exercise Science. This is a large university, with approximately 49,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
90%
10%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    South Korea

  3. 3.

    India

  4. 4.

    Taiwan

  5. 5.

    Canada

Student gender

In this university

49%
51%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

12 : 1
12 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 1.6 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 3.5 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://msu.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

8,997

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Advertising

  2. 2.

    Biology

  3. 3.

    Communications

  4. 4.

    Supply Chain Management

  5. 5.

    Exercise Science

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

5,300acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

13

Health support

In this university

1,038 : 1
1,038 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

1,803 : 1
1,803 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

Number of national league teams

23

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

20

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

2

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

6

Swimming pool

3

Indoor gyms

3

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

5

Number of dormitories

27

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
4,374
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
70 - 80%
Temperature
-9°
7°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
64 - 69%
Temperature
2°
26°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
70 - 74%
Temperature
10°
28°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
73 - 80%
Temperature
-5°
15°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Capital Region International Airport

Distance between airport and university

14 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 3 - 10
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 28 - 35

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

131 - 140

Score

50.5

Staff in career centre

In this university

1,058 : 1
1,058 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,310 : 1
1,310 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

99

Average numbers of services

7