Michigan State University
MSU is massive and overflowing with school spirit from the campus, the surrounding community, and more than half a million alumni all over the world.
About the institution
Founded in 1855, Michigan State University is one of the top 100 research universities in the world. Offering more than 200 majors including a law school and three medical schools, MSU is nationally recognized for numerous undergraduate and graduate programs, including business, accounting, hospitality business, international relations, packaging, education, advertising, journalism, economics, communication, and criminal justice. MSU has an enrollment of 50,000 students, including more than 38,000 undergraduate students. More than 4,000 international students representing more than 130 countries are proud to call MSU home. MSU is located in East Lansing, Michigan, once voted as one of the “friendliest cities” in the United States.
Number of Undergraduate Students
38000
Student to Faculty Ratio
17:1
Size of Instituition
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selectivity
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Campus Style
Large campus surrounded by a small city (East Lansing) within the Lansing Metro area (500,000 people)
Education Model
Liberal Arts with a heavy emphasis on research
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes – some programs require this.
Are there study abroad options?
Yes – on all seven continents
Cost of Tuition
International Tuition & Fees (including room and board, health insurance, books, and personal expenses): $41,330
Full cost breakdown available here: https://admissions.msu.edu/cost-aid/tuition-fees/default.aspx
Funding
International applicants are automatically considered for scholarships (no additional application) that range between 10-50% of the overall costs
US citizens are also automatically considered for scholarships (with no additional scholarship application required)
IB Grade Requirements
We typically like to see 30 points and higher
UFP Grade Requirements
We would consider this on a case-by-case basis
Subjects
World Top 200
USA Top 100
USA Top 50 for both Undergraduate Business and Undergraduate Engineering
Sociology | World Top 200 | |
Sports-Related Subjects | World Top 50 | |
Veterinary Science | World Top 50 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
|---|---|
Speech and Language Therapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Sport Science
| Sciences |
Statistics
| Mathematics |
Theology and Religious Studies
| Society & Social Sciences |
Urban Planning | Society & Social Sciences |
Veterinary Medicine
| Sciences |
Zoology
| Sciences |