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Michigan State University is a public research university located in East Lansing, Michigan, and is one of the largest universities in the United States. With approximately 50,000 students, MSU offers more than 200 programs of study with particular strengths in education, engineering, agriculture, business, and the natural sciences. The university is a pioneer of the land-grant model and continues to emphasize practical, community-focused research.
Campus life at MSU is shaped by its sprawling, park-like campus along the Red Cedar River, strong Spartan athletics traditions — especially basketball and football — and a wide range of student organizations and cultural activities. East Lansing offers a classic Midwestern college-town atmosphere. MSU's study abroad program is one of the largest in the country. Admissions are moderately selective, and MSU attracts students who want the breadth of a major research university with the spirit and community of a traditional college experience.
