University Overview
Michigan State University has successfully navigated some of the most challenging times higher education has faced. Despite these challenges, MSU has augmented its position among the top 100 universities in the world, serving Michigan first.
State Support for Higher EducationMichigan ranks 47th, out of 48 states reporting, for the rate of change in state appropriations for higher education over 10 years (2006-2016) and 40th of 48 states reporting for rate of change over 5 years.
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State of Michigan
-9.3%
25.5% If Michigan’s support for higher education funding kept pace with the national average, MSU’s state appropriation would be $87.8 million above the current funding level.
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Relentless Pursuit of Excellence and ValueThe 2014 graduation rate of 79% outperforms the U.S. News and World Report (USNWR) predicted rate by 11%; second in the Big Ten.The 2016 USNWR ranks MSU 29th for undergraduate education amongst public institutions.MSU has 27 undergraduate and graduate programs in the top 20 nationwide including:
Rank
1 Supply Chain Management (2016 ed. ed.)
1 Elementary Teacher Education (2017 ed.)*
1 Secondary Teacher Educatdion (2017 ed.)*
2 Higher Education Administration (2017 ed.)*
4 Curriculum and Instruction (2017 ed.)*
5 Educational Psychology (2017 ed.)*
Rank
7 Educational Administration and Supervision (2017 ed.)*
8 Production/Operations Management (2016 ed.)
12 Accounting (2016 ed.)
11 Education Policy (2017 ed.)*
13 Special Education (2017 ed.)*
20 Management (2016 ed.)
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*Indicates graduate program
More than 90% of all 2014 graduates surveyed were employed or continuing their education.
MSU had 8,623 Pell Grant recipients in 2013-14. The Carnegie Peers (public & private) average is 5,052.
Outreach & Learning Beyond the ClassroomMore than 26,100 students participated in service learning experiences during the 2014-15 academic year. This is an increase of more than 60% since the 2009-10 academic year.
32% participated in service learning as part of an academic course
68% participated in service learning without obtaining academic credit
More than 163,000 4-H youth participants.
Approximately 1 in 4 undergraduate students participate in research experiences annually.
Worked with more than 170 school districts across the state over the last three years. This includes 198 focus schools and 122 priority schools.
3Just over 2,000 study abroad participants.
University Overview
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Michigan State University has successfully navigated some of the most challenging times higher education has faced. Despite these challenges, MSU has augmented its position among the top 100 universities in the world, serving Michigan first.
Helping Move Michigan’s Economy Forward
Of 2014 graduates with employment, 63% are employed in Michigan and 78% found employment in the Midwest.
Michigan (63%) Midwest (15%) Other location (22%)
MSU’s total economic impact on the state isin excess of $5 billion.
$511.3 million in spending with Michigan based companies.
Across the state of Michigan, MSU has:
7 o�-campus teaching locations 20 medical sites more than 30 partner hospitals 15 research stations
Research Portfolio
For the period 2011-2014, MSU is 2nd in the Big Ten for rate of change for National Science Foundation Higher Education Research & Development (HERD) report R&D expenditures.
FRIB is a $730 million facility, with Congress approving $100M for the current fiscal year.
Sponsored awards now stand at $583 million. This is up more than 50% over the last ten years.
MSU research highlights include:the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, the Center for Advancing Microbial Risk Assessment, the Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research, and the Center for Research on Ingredient Safety.
Total Sponsored Awards
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ARRA Funding
2015 Undergraduate Student Snapshot
Fall 2015 Entering ClassThe entering class consists of 7,967 students.
72.1%
are in-state students
24.5%
of domestic students are students of color
22.4%
are Pell Grant recipients
11%
are first generation students (according to the FAFSA)
66%Admit Ratio 34%Yield
University OverviewThere are a total of 50,543 total students, 77.4% are undergraduates.
Between 2005 and 2015, undergraduate enrollment increased nearly 10%.
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42,000Average In-State Net
Price (2014-15): $14,60191.1% of all undergraduate
students are full time
First Time Undergraduate
Average H.S. GPA: 3.68
21.5% of all domestic undergraduate students are
students of color
Persistence & GraduationBetween 2009 and 2014, the number of first time undergraduate students returning for their first fall semester after their original enrollment has increased.
On average, it takes first-time undergraduates 4.2 calendar years to earn a degree.
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MSU’s actual 6-year graduation rate for
the 2008 cohort beat the US News &
World Report predicted
graduation rate by 11 percentage
points.
2014 Graduate Outcomes 64% of 2014 graduates surveyed were employed within 6 months of graduation. This is the highest employment rate since the online survey of graduates began in 2006.
Employed (64%)
Continuing education (26%)
Starting a business or other commitments (2%)
Unplaced or unresolved (8%)
Employment Location
Of 2014 graduates with employment, 63% were employed in Michigan and an additional 15% were employed in the Midwest.
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2005 2015
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Total MSU Student Assistance Percent Change, FY2004-05 to 2014-15
Total Support 83.5% $358.7 $658.2
Federal 98.1% $215.6 $427.2
State -92.1% $44.2 $3.5
Non-Governmental Loans & External Awards
70.8% $35.9 $61.3
MSU General Fund 190.7% $41.8 $121.5
MSU Non-General Fund 110.8% $21.2 $44.7
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Financial Aid
Financial Aid | Michigan State University | O�ce of Planning and Budgets
Undergraduate Financial AidThere were 38,786 undergraduates enrolled for the 2014-15 academic year. The average in-state net cost was $14,601.
Number of recipients
Recipients as a percentage of all undergraduates
Average amount of
aid awarded
Pell Grant 8,576 22% $4,329
($37.1 million annually)
Federal Student Loans 17,468 45% $7,326
($127.9 million annually)
Student Debt & RepaymentFewer MSU students graduate with debt compared to the state and national average.
MSU
State of Michigan
National
69%45% 62%
Of students graduating with debt, the average amount of 2014 MSU graduates is lower than the state & national average.
MSU $26,122
State of Michigan $29,450
National $28,950
4% of MSU students default on their student loans. This is significantly lower than the national average of 11.8%
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All Funds Budget Snapshot
All Funds Budget Snapshot | Michigan State University | O�ce of Planning and Budgets
FY 15 All Funds BudgetFY 2015 All Funds Revenue = $2,435,300,000**Includes all University Advancement activity, deviates from audited financial reports.
Tuition & Fees, 32.7%
Sponsored Programs,
18.6%
State Appropriation,
10.9%
Auxiliary Activities, 13.4%
Investment Income, 3.8%
Departmental Activities, 8.4%
AgBio/MSU Extension,
2.4% Gifts, 9.8%
FY 2015 All Funds Expenditures = $2,167,101,000
Academic & Related Services, 63.7%
Scholarships & Fellowships, 2.9%
Physical Plant Operations, Institutional Support, & Depreciation, 19.0%
Auxiliary Enterprises, 14.2%
Other, 0.2%
FY16 General Fund Budget = $1,263,800,000
FY 2016 General Fund Revenue
Tuition & Fees, 71.2%
State Appropriations, 21.2%
Indirect Cost Recoveries, 4.7%
Other, 0.6%
Investment Income, 2.3%
The General Fund does not support: Athletics
FY 2016 General Fund Expenditures
Academic & Related Services, 66.8%
Scholarships & Fellowships, 10.1%
Physical Plant Operations & Instiutional Support, 23.2%
Housing MSU HealthTeam
Measures of E�ciencyExpenses Per StudentMSU operates with $6,395 less per student than the Association of American Univierities (AAU) public median.
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Students Per EmployeeMSU functions with more students per employee than the Big Ten average.
Students Per Employee
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MSU ranks 13th among 14 Big Ten Schools for the number of students per employee.
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