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www.msu.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataPartial catalogue★ AAU Member★ Big Ten Conference★ Carnegie R1 Doctoral
MSU(Michigan State University)
Michigan State University (MSU) is a public research university located in East Lansing, Michigan. It was founded in 1855 and is the largest university in the state. MSU is known for its strong academic programs, particularly in the fields of agriculture, engineering, and business. The university has a diverse student body and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. MSU is also home to the Spartan Athletic teams, which compete in the Big Ten Conference.
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QS World #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times Higher Education #200 · 2025NIRF #5 · 2024Outlook #100 · 2024Shanghai #150 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 5,100 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
2/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
$14,233 avg starting salary
100% placement rate
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Student Life
53,000 students (2,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 5,100 acres
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 77.3%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 77.3%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school