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Academics

Who will push the boundaries of discovery? As a Spartan, you will.

Ways to learn

Undergraduate majors, degrees and programs

We offer 400+ areas of study across 17 colleges and unrivaled opportunities for undergraduate research.

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Minors

Expand your learning and enhance your degree with a selection of more than 100 minors.

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Career interest areas

Explore majors and academic opportunities based on your career interest.

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Honors programs

Enjoy a close-knit, flexible and enriched academic environment when you join an honors program.

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Graduate programs

Explore nationally recognized programs that facilitate collaboration and future success.

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Online programs

MSU offers online degree options for students of all different degree levels.

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Residential colleges

The residential colleges at MSU offer the best qualities of a small liberal arts college combined with the resources of a large research university. Each of these colleges serve as living-learning communities uniting students with similar interests.

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400+
areas of study

17
degree-granting colleges

300+
education abroad programs

3.5-4.0
average high school GPA of first-year class

Undergraduate research

Thousands of research projects take place across campus. MSU undergraduates are encouraged to work closely and collaboratively with our world-renowned researchers.

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Academic support and engagement

MSU is nationally recognized for the support and resources offered to undergraduate students through the neighborhoods initiative.

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Make new connections in living-learning communities

Living-learning communities at MSU make our big university feel small. Live and attend classes with other students that share your background and interests.

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