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Michigan State at a Glance

Hubbard Hall

Hubbard Hall 12 story residence hall on the eastern edge of campus
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Location:
East Lansing, MI
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$11,152
Out-of-State Tuition:
$27,343
Room & Board:
$7,820
Average Financial Aid:
$6,378
Full-Time Undergrads:
33,618
Part-Time Undergrads:
2,871
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.msu.edu
Admissions Website:
www.admissions.msu.edu
Financial Aid Website:
www.finaid.msu.edu
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Acceptance Rate:
70 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1440–1880
Average ACT Scores:
23–28

Best Things

  • The gorgeous walking trails on campus
  • Friendly students
  • The parties
  • Fall colors on campus
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Limited parking spaces and endless parking tickets
  • Cafeteria food
  • Walking long distances to classes, especially in six inches of snow
  • Crowded buses
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Business
  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Communications
  • Health Care
  • More majors . . .
Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $20K-30K, Student Body: 30000+, Michigan, Rural, Bachelor's (4-year), Master's, Doctoral, Certificate

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Most students are very satisfied with their decision to attend Michigan State University. New students sometimes complain that the size of MSU can be overwhelming and that it’s pretty easy to get lost while walking to classes; however, it only takes a few weeks before the campus starts to look familiar and feels more like home. Many students say they have made great friends and have been able to handle the challenging workload.

A university as large as MSU provides students with countless opportunities to excel academically, develop unforgettable social ties, and prepare themselves for a meaningful career and future. Unique research opportunities allow students to work closely with professors while gaining experience in their field of study. Many students take advantage of the wide range of study abroad experiences that are available every semester. With over 500 student groups and more than 200 programs of study, there is something for everyone at MSU. Program- and hobby-related groups are a fun way to meet new people. Make an effort to talk to people and keep up with schoolwork. Settling into a new lifestyle during first semester can be difficult for freshmen, but many are bleeding green by the time they return from winter break.

 

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Campus Strictness at Michigan State University

rkbrock22

'15

Physiology

4.6
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None

We can do pretty much anything we want. The "strictest" thing I've encountered is scanning my ID to get into my dorm past midnight.

Feb 08, 2012

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Health & Safety at Michigan State University

rkbrock22

'15

Physiology

4.6
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Totally Safe

Not once have I been afraid on campus. Police are readily available.

Feb 08, 2012

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Campus Housing at Michigan State University

atpreston89

'13

Game and Interactive Media Design

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MSU Campus Housing

The dorms on MSU's campus are a great way to meet new people. Living in the dorms is convenient for most things, like some dorms house people of the same major, and a few dorms are situated around the athletic venues on campus. I feel that it's a lot cheaper to live in the dorms than in the apartments.

Feb 07, 2012

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