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The math department stinks for undergraduates: most classes are taught by teaching assistants who don’t speak English well. Some professors teach those classes, though, so when you sign up you need to make sure that there’s a professor’s name next to the class; otherwise, a TA is probably teaching it and that might make the class difficult for you. Besides, because the school is so big, you will not get to know your teachers unless you make an effort to get to know them because they will not make an effort to get to know you. So far, I have had mostly lecture classes that are a hundred people or more. If you want to be accounted for, you must make it happen!
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Overall Experience

Michigan State - East Lansing, MI

Most students are very satisfied with their decision to attend Michigan State University. New students sometimes complain that the size of MSU can be overwhelming and that it’s pretty easy to get lost while walking to classes. However, it only takes a few weeks and the campus starts to look familiar and feel more like home.

A university as large as this will provide you with countless opportunities to excel in your academics, develop an unforgettable social structure, and prepare yourself for a meaningful career and future.

By The Numbers

General Information:
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824

Control:
Public

Academic Calendar:
Semester

 Religious Affiliation:
None

Founded:
1855

Web Site:
Main Phone:
(517) 355-1855

Full-Time Undergraduates:
33,088

Part-Time Undergraduates:
:
2,984

 Total Male Undergraduates:
16,867

Total Female Undergraduates:
19,205

Overall Acceptance Rate:
74%

Early Decision Acceptance Rate:

Not offered


Early Action Acceptance Rate:
Not offered

Total Applicants:
24,436

Total Acceptances:
18,040

Freshman Enrollment:
7,541

Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):
42%

Regular Decision Deadline:
Rolling

Regular Decision Notification:
Rolling

Must-Reply-By Date:
May 1

Transfer Applications Received:
4,596

Transfer Applications Accepted:
2,072

 Transfer Application Acceptance Rate:
68%

SAT I or ACT Required?:
Either

SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):
1000–1270

SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):
480–620

SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):
520–650

Freshman Retention Rate:
91%

Top 10% of High School Class:
29%

Application Fee:
$35

Common Application Accepted?:
No

Supplemental Forms?:
No

Admissions Phone:
(517) 355-8332

Admissions E-Mail:
Admissions Web Site:
In-State Tuition:
$8,400

Out-of-State Tuition:
$22,260

Room and Board:
$6,676

Books and Supplies:
$906

Average Need-Based Financial Aid Package (including loans, grants, work study, and other sources):
$6,378

 Students Who Applied for Financial Aid:
59%

Applicants Who Received Financial Aid:
71%

Financial Aid Forms Deadline:
Rolling

Financial Aid Phone:
(517) 353-5940

Financial Aid E-Mail:
Financial Aid Web Site:

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