Quick Summary
Public land-grant research university in East Lansing, United States — Michigan State University, est. 1855. Ranked #141 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 51316 students including 9.2% from outside United States. Known for strengths in Agriculture and Forestry, Education, Veterinary Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 88%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Ranked #1 for Supply Chain Management and Nuclear Physics; world-class research facilities and a vibrant Big Ten campus culture.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture and ForestryEducationVeterinary ScienceCommunication and Media StudiesHospitality & Leisure ManagementSupply Chain Management
Founded1855
TypePublic Land-grant Research University
Total Students51316
Intl Students9.2%
Faculty Ratio16
CampusSuburban/Residential
Campus Size5200 acres
Affiliated HospitalsSparrow Hospital, McLaren Greater Lansing, Corewell Health
AccreditationHigher Learning Commission (HLC)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#141
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#116
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#151
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Over 200 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across 17 degree-granting colleges
Programs
100
PhD Programs
MSU Online offers over 100 certificate and degree programs
Online Programs
Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory, Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate88%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL79
Min GPA3
GREOptional (Varies by department)
GMATRequired for some MBA and Business Master's programs
SATOptional (Test-preferred for some scholarship considerations)
ACTOptional
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · November 1 (Early Action), February 1 (Regular Decision)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Demonstrate community service and leadership in your application. For the personal statement, focus on how you embody the 'Spartan Will' through resilience and problem-solving.
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Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
UG Tuition
$44,200/yr
per year · USD
Living Cost
$16,500/yr
per year · USD
PG Tuition
$38,500/yr
per year · USD
Application Fee
$75
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$60,775/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD
Scholarships AvailablePresidential Study Abroad Scholarship, International Spartan Grant, Honors College Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$12,000
Financial AidAvailable via FAFSA for domestic students; limited grants for international students
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Over 200 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across 17 degree-granting colleges programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Management | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Packaging | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Business | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Veterinary Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Education | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Biological Sciences | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$63,500
Average Salary After Graduation
95%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong career services support with over 30,000 annual internship postings via Handshake
Industry Connections
Strong ties with FordGeneral MotorsBoeingand major accounting firms
Notable Alumni
Magic Johnson, Dan Gilbert, Eli Broad, Tom Izzo, Debbie Stabenow
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Spartan Stadium, Breslin Student Events Center, Munn Ice Arena, IM Sports complexes
Student Clubs
900
Library Resources
MSU Libraries housing over 7 million volumes; Gast Business Library, Digital Scholarship Lab
Exchange Programs
One of the largest Education Abroad programs in the U.S. with 275+ programs in 60+ countries
Summer Programs
Available