THE UNIVERSITY AND ENVIRONMENT

Michigan State University is an AAU, land-grant, research 1 university and NCAA Division 1A institution. It enrolls approximately 46,000 students on the East Lansing campus. Approximately three-quarters of all students are undergraduates; there are slightly more females than males and about 20% of the undergraduate population self-identified as a being from one of the five recognized underrepresented racial/ethnic categories. MSU is proud of efforts it has made toward retention that have yielded higher than national average second year returning student rates for the overall freshman body and retention rates for minority freshmen of color at, or above, 80% since 1995. The University is an equal opportunity institution that offers baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees in a variety of fields, including four medical colleges. The following selected links provide more detailed information.

East Lansing, four miles from downtown Lansing, is a residential community with a population of approximately 53,000. It has excellent public schools, child care facilities, and a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. Other surrounding communities such as Okemos, Mason, and Williamston offer the feel of a small town just minutes away from the university. Haslett and Bath offer water and trails for seasonal outdoor activities. The population of the greater Lansing area and neighboring communities is approximately 300,000. Other information may be found at:


City of Lansing
Lansing City Pulse
Lansing State Journal
Town Courier
Gay in Michigan