Undergraduate Stats

• Total enrollment: 36,489
• 92% full-time, 8% part-time
• 46.8% male, 53.2% female
• 8% African American, 5.2% Asian American, 75.7% Caucasian, 2.9% Hispanic American, .7% Native American
• 8% out-of-state, 84% in-state; 6% transfer students, 7.4% international
• 42% live on campus
• Freshman (second-year) retention rate: 91%

INCOMING FRESHMEN

• 25349 students applied; 18383 were accepted
• Acceptance rate: 72.5%

Faculty

• 16:1 student/faculty ratio
• 2616 full-time faculty (93% are PhDs)

Student Organizations

• More than 550 organizations and clubs
• Greek life: More than 50 Greek letter organizations

Most Popular Campus Activities

• Student Union, offering a food court, billiards hall, 16-lane bowling alley, musical acts and guest speakers; attending games of the 25 intercollegiate athletic teams; participating in student clubs and organizations including intramural athletics; Wharton Center for the Performing Arts; Kresge Art Museum

Majors

• 200 undergraduate majors and 200 programs of study
• Most popular majors: Psychology, advertising, communications, business, education, engineering, telecommunications, finance
• Degrees Available: Bachelors, Masters, Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Medical Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy
• Special Academic Programs: Honors College; study abroad; numerous residential livinglearning communities, including James Madison College and Lyman Briggs College

Academic Calendar

• Fall, Spring, Summer semesters

Housing

• 23 co-ed undergraduate residence halls . Options include: 15 dining rooms; classrooms and labs; suite and community bathrooms; quiet, smoke-free and alcohol-free living.

Libraries

• 11 libraries, 4,500,000 bound volumes, 34,500 periodicals, 245,000 maps, 40,000 sound recordings
• Hours: Vary; main library open 24 hours

Wireless Access

• Wireless available in select areas on campus

Tuition/Costs (Per Year)

• In-state, full-time: $11,434; $364 per credit hour
• Out-of-state, full-time: $27,832; $910.40 per credit hour
• Required fees: vary by program
• Room and board: $7,444
• Books and supplies: vary by program

Financial Aid

• Forms needed: FAFSA
• Types of aid available: Federal, state and institutional loans, grants, scholarships
• 74% receive financial aid
• Average need-based financial aid package: $10,925 per year; average freshman financial aid package: $8,827 per year
• Call 517-353-5940 or visit www.finaid.msu.edu for more information

Admissions

• Deferred admission: No
• Early decision: No
• Average high school GPA: 3.44-3.85
• Average SAT score: 1030-1260
• Average ACT score: 23-27
• Application fee: $35.00
• Documents required: Application, ACT or SAT scores (writing component required), high school transcripts, personal statement
• Materials recommended: List of activities
• Materials needed for transfer students: Application, college transcripts, high school materials if transferring less than 28 credits, personal statement