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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
36,675
Total Undergrads
Including 3,263 Part-time
7,824
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 157 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
52% Women
48% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-A

Big Ten Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

10
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $696,090)
11
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $126,689)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 125 180 Yes Yes
Baseball 34 - Yes -
Basketball 17 25 - Yes
Field Hockey - 24 Yes Yes
Football 113 - - -
Golf 12 14 - Yes
Gymnastics - 16 - -
Ice Hockey 26 - Yes Yes
Rowing - 86 Yes -
Soccer 26 27 Yes Yes
Softball - 21 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 25 35 Yes -
Tennis 12 14 Yes Yes
Volleyball - 18 Yes Yes
Wrestling 33 - Yes -
Archery - - Yes -
Badminton - - Yes Yes
Bowling - - - Yes
Cheerleading/Dance Team - - Yes -
Court Sports - - Yes Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes -
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - - Yes
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Roller Hockey - - Yes Yes
Rugby - - Yes -
Sailing - - Yes -
Skating - - Yes -
Skiing - - Yes -
Synchronized Swimming - - Yes -
Track and Field, X-Country - - Yes -
Water Polo - - Yes Yes
Water Sports - - Yes -
Weight Lifting - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4.3%
Black/non-Hispanic 7.1%
Hispanic 3.4%
Non-resident alien 9.9%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 1.4%
Two or more races 1.9%
White/non-Hispanic 71.7%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 10
Drug Law Violation 101
Liquor Law Violation 736
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 14
Property Crime 125

Notable Alumni

  • Clare Fischer (Class of '51), Recorded more than 45 albums, and won Grammy awards for Salsa Picante plus 2 + 2 and Free Fall.
  • Donna Hrinak (Class of '72), U.S. ambassador to Brazil. She is the first female career civil servant to be named to the post.
  • Eli Broad (Class of '54), Chairman of SunAmerica Inc. and founder of the Broad Foundation.
  • James Caan (Class of '59), Actor.
  • Jim Harrison (Class of '60), Authored Legends of the Fall.
  • John Engler (Class of '71), Served three terms as Governor of Michigan (1991,2003).
  • Richard Ford (Class of '66), Novelist who won the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for fiction for his novel Independence Day.
  • Debbie Stabenow (Class of '72), First woman elected to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
  • Walter Hill (Class of '62), Directed 48 Hours, Another 48 Hours, Last Man Standing, Geronimo: An American Legend, and many other action movies.
  • Spencer Abraham (Class of '74), U.S. secretary of energy
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Rachel from Ann Arbor, MI
  • 4
  • “many different types of dorms are available. some house only 300 students, while others house nearly 1000. about half have community bathrooms for the entire floor, while the other half…”

  • Jan-20-2012 » Read More
  • Lauren from Westland, MI
  • 5
  • “Dorm life depends on which neighborhood you live in, but I highly recommend living in the dorms. There are different styles of dorms, where two people live and share a…”

  • Jul-05-2012 » Read More
  • Brittani from Plainwell, MI
  • 4
  • “Great support staff, R.A's are amazing along with hall directors. The dorms are rather large and accommodate to all the needs of a student and able to easily reflect a…”

  • Mar-27-2012 » Read More
  • Nick from Troy, MI
  • 5
  • “I had to live in the dorms for two years, and although I was ready to get the heck out of their I still had a great time. The dorms…”

  • Jun-22-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 5
  • Madison from Stockbridge, MI
  • Jun-04-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    I've only eaten on campus a few times, but every time the food was fantastic! It was five star quality food but a lot cheaper. With the dining plan I have, I will have unlimited access to State's amazing dining halls. The Dairy Store is an amazing place as well!

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  • 4
  • Arthur from Niles, MI
  • May-31-2013 I am a current student here

    Depending upon the dining hall that you visit the food is good, or bad. the unlimited dining plan that MSU offers makes getting food easy and accessible. The meal plan offered by MSU is very good.

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  • 5
  • Brianna from East Lansing, MI
  • May-16-2013 I am a current student here

    CAFETERIAS at MSU are AWESOME! If you live on campus and need a caf pass then they are a little over priced, but they have good food and a huge variety of it.

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  • 2
  • Emma from DeWitt, MI
  • May-08-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    I cannot find any allergy information, which is important to me because I have severe dairy allergies.

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  • 4
  • Sarah from Washington, MI
  • May-07-2013 I am a current student here

    MSU has a culinary service so instead of just getting frozen food we get hand cooked or grilled. It provides a ton of options so there is always something you will want to eat.

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  • 4
  • David from Flint, MI
  • May-02-2013 I am researching this school and have visited the campus

    I have been to the lunch area and I like how it is set up, how the seats have cushion and is comfortable.

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  • 4
  • Sophie from Holland, MI
  • Apr-29-2013 I am a current student here

    It depends where you are on campus, some cafs are better than others, but they ARE everywhere, so there's no trouble finding food! But, we have Brody. Brody is the largest student cafeteria in the country, and you probably can't even call it a cafeteria. It's more like a restaurant that has literally anything you could imagine. Families from the Lansing area come to eat at this caf because of how great it is.

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  • 5
  • Michael from Marquette, MI
  • Apr-24-2013 I am a past student here

    All of the food I have had on campus is great. The dorm food is great... There are also several other options at the Crossroads Food Court (on campus) such as Subway, Panda Express, Villa Pizza and Woody's Oasis. A lot of other businesses will deliver to MSU (Jimmy John's is a student fav), Buffalo Wild Wings is also nearby.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Sarah from Washington, MI
  • May-07-2013 I am a current student here

    It is not for everyone but I have heard nothing but good things about it. It allows you to meet people and have things to do. A sister or brother always have your back too.

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  • 0
  • Michael from Marquette, MI
  • Apr-24-2013 I am a past student here

    While not involved personally in the greek system, there are many frats and sororities on and off campus that not only contribute to society and local efforts, but also have some pretty nice gatherings as well. :-)

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  • 0
  • Maureen from Downers Grove, IL
  • Mar-27-2013 I am a current student here

    Fraternities and Sororities are a big part of the social life of Michigan State. They're known for throwing parties but then the parties getting broken up by police not soon after they start. But it is not all partying, there are professional organizations you can become a part of, too.

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  • 0
  • Marquita from Madison Heights, MI
  • Mar-26-2013 I am a current student here

    As far as I know Greek Life is really interesting. There are many differnt Greek organizations to choose from and I'm you'll find one fit for you! They all offer many different things and do a lot for the college community.

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  • 0
  • Katherine from East Lansing, MI
  • Feb-23-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is pretty big on campus. I'm not a part of it, but all of my friends who are love it, and there are tons of houses. MSU has both social and professional fraternities and sororities as well.

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  • 0
  • Kabc
  • Feb-10-2013 I am a current student here

    I'm not involved, but from what I can tell it's pretty much just a way to get invited to parties here...

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  • 0
  • Gretchen from East Lansing, MI
  • Feb-10-2013 I am a current student here

    I have never personally been involved in the Greek Life, but I definitely know it's a big deal. It's very present in every-day campus life. If you want to join one it should be pretty easy!

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