Michigan State University
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Global #48
United States of America #28
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1855
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 45,314 students
- Faculty
- 6,100
- Endowment
- $3.9B
- Website
- https://msu.edu/
About
Michigan State University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1855. Recognized as one of the world's top 100 universities, it is a prominent university in United States of America. The university has approximately 45K students, an endowment of $3.9B, a member of Global A-Tier (World 21-100) and Top 50 Universities in North America.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #161 · Top 200 | 60.90 |
| THE | 2026 | THE #106 · Top 200 | 65.71 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #48 · Top 50 | 93.36 |
| ARWU | 2025 | ARWU #151 · Top 200 | — |
Research Output via OpenAlex
1,036
h-index
18,923,980
Citations
236,260
Publications
246,822
i10-index
2.28
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Frequently Asked Questions
Michigan State University is ranked #48 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #28 position.
Michigan State University was founded in 1855, making it 171 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.
Michigan State University has a student body of approximately 45,314 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 7:1.
Michigan State University has produced 236,260 research publications with 18,923,980 total citations and an h-index of 1,036, according to OpenAlex data.
Michigan State University has an endowment of approximately $3.9B USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.