by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 38,491 undergraduates in 2020, Michigan State is a very large, public university located in East Lansing, Michigan. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Michigan State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Michigan State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Michigan State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Michigan State. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Michigan State Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Michigan State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Michigan State Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Michigan State for Veterans Guide.
Michigan State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Michigan State has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 38,491 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 34,588 (89.9%). Part-time attendance was 3,903 (10.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 34,588 | 3,903 | 38,491 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Michigan State receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Michigan State #344 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Michigan State by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Michigan State Diversity Guide.
Michigan State has a total of 949 student athletes, 458 men and 491 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Michigan State University Athletics