profile logo default

Michigan State University

Ranked
East Lansing, United States
122nd in World University Rankings 2025
chevron up

About Michigan State University

Basic information and contact details for Michigan State University

institution

Michigan State University (MSU) was created in 1855 and was the first of America’s “land-grant” universities  -- institutions handed land to create an environment “where the leading object shall be, without excluding other scientific and classical studies and including military tactics, to teach such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and the mechanic arts...in order to promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions of life.”

Today, MSU is one of the largest institutions in the US in terms of enrolment, with over 50,000 students, and is sprawled across a 5,200-acre campus in East Lansing. Its alumni reach is over 540,000 strong, spread all over the world.

MSU is a multi-disciplinary research institution and this is reflected in its diverse range of accolades. Alfred D. Hershey, who took his undergraduate and doctoral degrees at MSU, won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1969, while one of the world’s greatest ever basketball players Earvin “Magic” Johnson was a keen student at the university before being drafted by the NBA. MSU’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences has a particularly rich history, cultivating eight Pulitzer Prize winners. Richard Ford, another Pulitzer Prize winner for his novel Independence Day, also studied at MSU.

MSU students are dubbed ‘Spartans’ when they enter the institution and the university’s large sports programme, which has 25 varsity squads.

chevron up

Rankings

Select the type of rankings below to see stats

World University Rankings 2025
20406080
Overall 64.7
Teaching 54.9
Research Environment 53.5
Research Quality 83.5
Industry 70
International Outlook 69.1
586062646620162017201820192020202120222023202420255859.962.862.863.961.56362.865.464.7

Breakdown via year: Overall

Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
chevron down
chevron up

Impact Rankings

Select the type of ranking below to see stats

Impact Rankings 2024
93.493.693.89494.220222023202493.493.494.1

Breakdown via year: Overall

Impact Ranking positions 2021 to 2024
chevron down
chevron down

Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Michigan State University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
53 F : 47 M (1)
globe fill
International student percentage
10% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
16.1 (1)
student
Student total
44672 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

lightbulb up

Do you work for this institution?

Build your profile to connect with students and professionals around the world

chevron down

Jobs you might be interested in

You may want to explore jobs from other universities which are relevant to you

See all

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in AI for Science
KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

King's College London

United Kingdom, London
institution

King's College London

United Kingdom, London

About us: King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering

Salary

£52,874 - £72,757 per

Posted

21 Feb 2025

Lecturer in the Chinese Language Enhancement
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong
institution

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Ref.: 531201 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Chinese (04100) Categories: Teaching

Salary

Competitive

Posted

21 Feb 2025

Professor in AI for Science
KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

King's College London

United Kingdom, London
institution

King's College London

United Kingdom, London

About us: King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering

Salary

£81,224 - £94,315 per

Posted

21 Feb 2025

Reader in the Physical Sciences of Life and/or
KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

King's College London

United Kingdom, London
institution

King's College London

United Kingdom, London

About us: King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering

Salary

£65,321 - £72,757 per

Posted

21 Feb 2025

Technical Officer (Clinical Simulation Focus).
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

Flinders University

Australia, Bedford Park
institution

Flinders University

Australia, Bedford Park

Position Details  Continuing| 0.4 FTE  Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $80,405 - $88,737

Salary

$80,405 - $88,737 p.a.

Posted

21 Feb 2025

chevron down

Subjects Taught at Michigan State University

See below for a range of subjects taught at Michigan State University

Physical Sciences94th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science93rd

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences=73rd

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Life Sciences94th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Clinical and Health201–250th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Law151–175th

  • Law

Business and Economics53rd

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities126–150th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Education15th

  • Education

Engineering151–175th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Psychology61st

  • Psychology