Michigan State University

Overview

One of the nation's largest public research universities, offering comprehensive general education through the MSU Core with integrative learning and global perspectives.

Location: East Lansing, Ingham County, MI
Founded: 1855
Sector: Public 4-Year
IPEDS Unit ID: 171100

Academic Profile

Carnegie Classification

Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Institution Type

State-supported bachelor's degree institution

General Education

Michigan State University — 36 total credits (28 lower / 8 upper level). Catalog year 2026-2027.

Transfer Information

Michigan State University accepts Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education credits from participating community colleges statewide.

Transfer-in rate: 39%

Primary transfer partners

Michigan community colleges
In-state two-year institutions

MTA Information

Michigan Transfer Agreement participant

Students can transfer MTA-approved general education blocks from Michigan community colleges to this institution.

Enrollment Data

Current headcount

51,351

↓ 1,233 vs. prior year (mock)

Year	Total	Undergraduate	Graduate	Full-time
2020	46,419	34,814	11,605	30,172
2021	47,652	35,739	11,913	30,974
2022	48,885	36,664	12,221	31,775
2023	50,118	37,589	12,530	32,577
2024	51,351	38,513	12,838	33,378

Source: ipeds · Structured for future IPEDS import

Graduation Data

4-year graduation rate: 72%
6-year graduation rate: 88%
Data source: ipeds