Michigan State University

220 Trowbridge Road, East Lansing

#=152 QS Global World Ranking
PublicStatus
Very HighResearch Output
45,490Total Students
2,984Faculty
4,728Int'l Students

About

For over 150 years, Michigan State has been advancing knowledge and transforming lives through teaching, research, and outreach. Founded in 1855 as the nation's pioneer land-grant institution, Michigan State University has grown to one of the largest universities in the United States. MSU's history of academic distinction has led to the development of a diverse community of students representing all 50 states and more than 125 foreign countries. Many of MSU 150 undergraduate majors are nationally ranked, and students easily find their niche on the 5,200-acre Big Ten campus, quickly discovering the benefits of living in academic residential communities, and receiving personal guidance through individualized academic advising - available for all students starting in their freshman year.

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University highlights

2012
#174
2014
#171
2015
#=195
2016
#164
2017
#=160
2018
#=149
2019
#=141
2020
#144
2021
#157
2022
#157
2023
#159
2024
#136
2025
#=152

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Student & Staff

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Data

Total students

45,490

PG students

19%

UG students

81%

International students

4,728

PG students

42%

UG students

58%

Total faculty staff

2,984

Int'l staff

706

Domestic staff

2278

Total students

45,490

PG students

19%

UG students

81%

International students

4,728

PG students

42%

UG students

58%

Total faculty staff

2,984

Domestic staff

2278

Int'l staff

706

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Scholarships

Offered

Yes

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