Question 1

What is the acceptance rate of Michigan State University for Indian students?

Accepted Answer

Michigan State University is one of the best universities in the United States. The university is immensely popular among international students. Every year thousands of students from within the United States and around the world apply at Michigan State University. With an acceptance rate of 84% Michigan State University is less selective for admissions. Currently, Michigan State University is home to 51,000+ students with 8.7% international students.

Question 2

How many students attend Michigan State University?

Accepted Answer

The total no. of students enrolled at Michigan State Uni is 51,000+. MSU acceptance rate for Indian students is around 84%. In 2025, the student enrollment breakdown is-UG: 41,415Graduate Research: 7,512Graduate Professional: 2,911

Question 3

Why should I go to Michigan State University?

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Michigan State University serves academic excellence and student success. It is a leading public research university and offers more than 400 areas of study across 17-degree granting colleges. In all, top-ranked UG and PG programs, world-class faculty, and dynamic learning facilities empower students to create personalized paths that enable them to succeed and lead. On top of this, Michigan State University placement rate for UG students is 93%.

Question 4

Which is better - Michigan State Uni or Purdue or University of Florida?

Accepted Answer

Students should know about the location, cost, reviews, teachers, before studying in any university. Students should check the table below for getting clarity among the MCU, Purdue, and University of florida:ParticularsMSUUniversity of FloridaPurdue UniversityRanking - National Universities#63#30#46Acceptance RateAround 84%Around 24%Around 50%

Question 5

What GPA is required for Michigan State University MBA?

Accepted Answer

For Michigan State University MBA course, the average GPA required in the final two undergraduate years is 3.4. The submission of GMAT / GRE score is option for MSU MBA course. Indian students can apply to this course by applying directly for this course. The application fee for this course is USD 85 (Around INR 7,730).

Question 6

What GRE score is required for MSU MS in CS?

Accepted Answer

A GRE score is recommended (not mandatory) for admission to MS in CS course of Michigan State University. For the recent admitted class of MS in CS of MSU, the following were the stats of the students-Quantitative: 164Verbal: 153Analytical Writing: 3.0

Question 7

Does MSU accept Duolingo for graduate courses?

Accepted Answer

For graduate admissions, Duolingo test score is accepted by Michigan State Uni. For regular admission,  110 or higher score is required. Tests Minimum ScoreTOEFL4.5 or 80 as per old formatIELTS6.5PTE53

Question 8

What famous person went to Michigan State University?

Accepted Answer

The famous personalities who have studied at Michigan State University are James Caan, Magic Johnson, Gretchen Whitmer, Chris Hansen. Others are listed below: Tim JohnsonRichard FordEli BroadTom GoresRobert UrichSam RaimiJeff Katz

Question 9

How many alumni does Michigan State University have?

Accepted Answer

Michigan State University have 501,000 alumni worldwide. The popular personalities who have studied at this university are James Caan (Actor), Richard Ford (Pulitzer prize-winning novelist), Anthony Heald  (actor), Jackie Martling, Sam Raimi (Film director), Tom Gores, Robert Urich (Actor), etc.

Question 10

What benefits do Michigan State University alumni have?

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Michigan State University alumni have access to benefits like Spatan bookstore - which includes the university's apparel, souvenirs, and more. Alums who access the bookstore in person can have 10% discount. Also, Liberty Mutal equips the graduates to save over USD 950 with customized auto and home insurance.

Question 11

Which companies are the top recruiters of M.Sc in Business Data Science & Analytics graduates of Michigan State University?

Accepted Answer

Students from Michigan State University MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics are working with top companies like:DeloitteStrykerEYStoneridgeS&P GlobalUnited AirlinesMeijerGMThey work at the typical job titles like Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Business Intelligence Developer, Business Analyst, Solutions Architect, Analytics Consultant, etc.

Question 12

Where does MSU rank for employability?

Accepted Answer

MSU is ranked among the Top 10 public universities producing the most employable graduates. In the Global Employability Rankings 2026, this university ranks at No. 9 among the U.S. public universities and at No. 34 in the country overall. The university boasts a 93% placement rate for the bachelor's graduates within 6 months of graduation.

Question 13

Can international students work while studying at MSU?

Accepted Answer

International students can work on-campus up to 20 hours a week during Fall and Spring semesters and full-time during the holidays and summer breaks. Students can find on-campus job via Handshake, job posting system. Top 10 Part-Time jobs in USA for Indian students are:Teaching AssistantCampus Tech SupportBaristaCatering AssistantAcademic Department Assistant

Question 14

What is the average salary after graduation from Michigan State University?

Accepted Answer

The median base salary of the MSU Michigan MBA graduates is USD 105,000 for the Class of 2025 (Around INR 1 Cr.). The signing bonus is USD 21,250 (Around INR 20.2 L). Some of the top industries where the graduates of MSU have been hired are-ConsultingTechnologyManufacturingFinancial Services

Question 15

What GPA do you need to get into Michigan State?

Accepted Answer

Michigan State Uni has mentioned that though it is competitive to take admission here, there is no minimum requirement. However, to have the upper hand over other applicants, the applicants maintain the GPA as per the latest class profile. As per the Fall 2023, first year profile &#40;in the context of international students&#41;, the high school GPA is 3.5 - 4.0. To know about the graduate course GPA, it is advised to check the official website.

Question 16

Does Michigan State University MBA require GMAT?

Accepted Answer

GMAT scores for admission to the Michigan State Uni MBA course is optional. Other application components for this university&rsquo;s MBA course are given below:An UG degree with a 3.4 GPA in the final two yearsResumeEssaysTwo referencesEnglish language proficiency test score

Question 17

How much is the application fee for Michigan State?

Accepted Answer

Michigan State University application fee for UG international applicants is USD 75. Even for graduate international applicants, the application fee is USD 75. This amount is equivalent to INR 6,200. International applicants can apply in the following way: UG: Common App / MSU application / Coalition AppPG: MSU application

Question 18

What is the GMAT score for Michigan State MBA?

Accepted Answer

A GMAT score is required for Michigan State Uni MBA. For the Class of 2027, the median GMAT score of the students was 615. The average GMAT score on the other hand was 604. The average undergraduate GPA for the students admitted to Michigan State Uni MBA course was 3.4.

Question 19

Does Michigan State University offer scholarships to international students?

Accepted Answer

Yes, MSU offers scholarships to international students. The details of the scholarships applicable for international students are: MSU Non-Resident Scholarship: There are 4 award levels of this scholarship. It is offered to high-achieving students based on their academic performance, with consideration given to overall vigor and success within their curriculum. All international students admitted to MSU are automatically considered for this award. Given below are the award levels of the scholarship: Award Levels Scholarship Amount President&rsquo;s ScholarshipUSD 15,000Provost&rsquo;s ScholarshipUSD 12,000Dean&rsquo;s ScholarshipUSD 10,0001855 ScholarshipUSD 7,000Beaumont Tower ScholarshipUSD 5,000Global Community Scholars ScholarshipUSD 3,000YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship  This grant from MSU is awarded to a select group of international UG students who demonstrate a commitment to furthering #YouareWelcomeHere message by bridging intercultural divides. This scholarship&rsquo;s amount is USD 2,500 (Around INR 2 L) and is applied towards tuition annually, renewable for 8 semesters.

Question 20

What is the MSU Non-Resident Scholarship?

Accepted Answer

All international students at Michigan State University are automatically considered for a Non-Resident Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded at 4 levels to high-achieving students. Given below are the award levels for this scholarship:Award Levels Scholarship Amount President&rsquo;s ScholarshipUSD 15,000Provost&rsquo;s ScholarshipUSD 12,000Dean&rsquo;s ScholarshipUSD 10,0001855 ScholarshipUSD 7,000Beaumont Tower ScholarshipUSD 5,000Global Community Scholars ScholarshipUSD 3,000

Question 21

What is the #YouareWelcomeHere scholarship at Michigan State University?

Accepted Answer

MSU #YouareWelcomeHere scholarship is granted to some UG students. The value of this scholarship is USD 25,000 towards the tuition fee annually, renewable for 8 semesters. A new application is required to apply for this scholarship. Students are required to access to their application by logging into their account.

Question 22

What is the MSU tuition fee for international students?

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Michigan State University fees for international students for a few courses are given below:Courses1st Year Tuition FeesMS (78 courses)INR 17 L - 64 LMBA/PGDM (22 courses)INR 22 L - 51 LPG Certificate (25 courses)INR 12 L - 36 LBE / BTech (17 courses)INR 37 LBSc (38 courses)INR 37 LMA (30 courses)INR 23 L - 48 LBA (53 courses)INR 37 LBBA (19 courses)INR 37 LOthers PG (8 courses)INR 23 L - 26 LM.Agri (6 courses)INR 23 LLLM (6 courses)INR 23 L - 32 LCost of Living: The estimated living expenses for MSU international UG students is given below for the academic year 2025-26 for UG students:ParticularsFees for UG StudentsFood and housingUSD 13,443 (Around INR 11.6 L)Books and suppliesUSD 1,420 (Around INR 1.2 L)Personal / Misc.USD 3,930 (Around INR 3.4 L)MedicalUSD 3,054 (Around INR 2.68 L)

Question 23

What is the fees of Michigan State University for Indian students?

Accepted Answer

The international UG students of MSU have to pay around USD 45,000 for the tuition fees for the academic year 2025-26. This includes USD 44,300 for tuition (Around INR 39.2 lakh) and USD 1,907 (Around INR 2 lakh) as fees and taxes. The total Undergraduate Michigan State University cost is USD 67,854. For Postgraduate courses of MSU, the tuition fee can range between INR 12.3 Lacs - INR 66 lakh. The living expenses are given as follows: UG Food and Housing: USD 13,243Books and supplies: USD 1,420Personal / misc.: USD 3,930

Question 24

How much does it cost to study MS in Business Analytics at Michigan State University?

Accepted Answer

The duration of the MSU MS in Business Analytics is one year. For out-of-state students, the tuition fee for the MSBA programme is around USD 39,000. Other expenses that students have to pay while studying at MSU are:ParticularsExpensesLiving expensesUSD 26,274Student health insurance and expensesUSD 2,284Books and softwareUSD 2,643Other expensesTBD

Question 25

Is Michigan State University good for an MBA?

Accepted Answer

The duration of MSU MBA programme is 21 months. The world-class faculty at the university challenges students to develop creative solutions to business realities of today in a team-focused learning environment. Furthermore, the curriculum of the full-time MBA programme is the STEM MBA curriculum. Some of the rankings that makes MSU MBA programme a great course to pursue for higher studies are:As per Financial Times MBA 2026 rankings, MSU ranks at #67 for their EMBA programs For Global MBA, this university is ranked at #80 in the year 2026

Question 26

Why study M.Sc Business Data Science & Analytics at MSU?

Accepted Answer

Michigan State University MSc Business Data Science & Analytics course is a STEM-certified degree course. This graduate course at the university focuses on business strategy, data tools and management, and experiential project consulting. This course’s graduates have gone on to become Data Analysts and Scientists, Business Intelligence Developers, Solutions Architects, etc. The alumni of this course have landed careers in top-notch organizations like General Motors, Stryker, Carhartt, Meijer, etc.

Question 27

What are the various courses offered at MSU?

Accepted Answer

Michigan State Uni offers 400+ courses. The university offers courses at the Undergraduate, Graduate, and Certificate levels. A few of the study areas at this university are:UG: Arts and Humanities, Astrophysics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Data Science, Economics, etc.PG (Master&rsquo;s): Accounting, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Chemistry, Business Analytics, Data Science

Question 28

Is MS in Computer Science course of Michigan State University worth it?

Accepted Answer

Michigan State Uni MS in CS course is a popular course among Indian students. In Times Higher Education 2026 subject rankings, MSU ranks at #81 for the Computer Science course. Students can apply for this course via the online direct portal of the university. GRE test score for admission to this course is not required, but highly recommended.

Question 29

How big is Michigan State University?

Accepted Answer

Michigan State University is the premier land-grant university in the US and one of the top research universities in the world. It is located in East Lansing. The university has more than 51,000 students. Michigan State Uni campus size is 5,200 acres. Moreover, the campus of MSU is one of the biggest and greenest campuses in the US. Over 400 academic programs are offered by the university and the student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Question 30

What type of housing is available for MSU students?

Accepted Answer

MSU international students are eligible to live in the university residence halls or university apartments. The university is home to 27 residence halls and 3 apartment communities. Students are required to live on-campus for their first four semester at the university. For international first-year students, the food and housing expenses is estimated to be around USD 13,079 (Around INR 11 lakh) for 2024-25.

Question 31

What is Michigan State University ranked in QS?

Accepted Answer

Michigan State University QS ranking is #161 in 2026 and #182 in 2027 rankings. From some past years QS rankings analysis, it can be said that this university ranks among the Top 200 Universities in the world. A few of the parameters considered for this rankings are academic reputation, citations per faculty, employment outcomes, etc.

Question 32

Where does Michigan State University rank academically?

Accepted Answer

Some of the subject rankings of MSU Michigan are given below as per some of the top-ranking publishers:U.S. News & World University Rankings (Global) 2025-26SubjectsU.S. News & World University Rankings (Global) 2025-26Education and Education Research#9Arts and Humanities#32Environment / Ecology#41Agricultural Sciences#44Social Sciences and Public Health#57Economics and Business#62Computer Science#82Times Higher Education (THE) RankingsSubjectsTHE Subject Rankings 2025Education Studies#15Business and Economics#53Psychology#61Social Sciences#73Computer Science#93

Question 33

What rank is Michigan State University in the world?

Accepted Answer

According to the top-ranking publisher, MSU ranks among the Top 200 Universities worldwide. The latest rankings of this university are given below:Ranking BodyRankQS#182 in 2027Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings#105 in 2026U.S. News & World Report - Global Universities#133 in 2025

Question 34

Is Michigan State a top university?

Accepted Answer

As per the world's top universities 2026 rankings, Michigan State University ranks at No. 85 among the Top 100 institutions worldwide. Among the U.S. institutions, Michigan State Uni ranks at No. 36 and at No. 14 U.S. public universities.

Question 35

What is the closest airport to Michigan State University?

Accepted Answer

Lansing's Capital Regional International Airport is 12 miles from MSU. Free hotel shuttles may be available. Additionally, students can use Uber, Lyft, and taxi services from the airport to reach the university. A larger airport near the university is Detroit Metropolitan University. It is 85 miles from this airport to East Lansing.

Question 36

What sports division is MSU?

Accepted Answer

MSU competes in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference. There are 23 Division I intercollegiate athletic teams of this university. Some of the men's sports teams are Football, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Tennis, etc. Women's sports teams are Basketball, Field Hockey, Soccer, Cross Country, Tennis, etc. Furthermore, this university's intramural and sports programme is one of the largest in the nation. A range of athletic facilities are available for students such as four indoor facilities across campus that house fitness rooms, volleyball courts, basketball courts, two indoor pools, group fitness studios, etc. Outdoor facilities at this university include a sailing center.

Question 37

Which city is Michigan State University located in?

Accepted Answer

MSU is located in East Lansing, a vibrant college town just 3 miles from Michigan's capital, Lansing. The campus size of this university is 5,200 acres. To enjoy the campus life, students can take part in any one the 1,000+ student organizations. A few of the events conducted by this university for international students are Spring Career Fair, OPT Webinar, Tax Clinic, etc.

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