Established in 1855, Michigan State University is a public research institution with 17 colleges and schools spread over several campuses, with its main campus located in Tallahassee, East Lansing, Michigan.

In 2021, with 49,695 students enrolled in more than 200 programs, the university awarded 3,676 bachelor’s and 2,776 master’s, doctoral and other professional degrees.

Michigan State University acceptance rate in 2021 was 37%, while the athletics graduation success rate stands at 92% success rate as of 2021.

Michigan State University is home to the Spartans football team, which plays its home games at the Spartan Stadium, famously known by the nickname “The Woodshed” in East Lansing, Michigan.