Rank Rank

1 Supply Chain Management (2016 ed. ed.) 7 Educational Administration and Supervision (2017 ed.)*

1 Elementary Teacher Education (2017 ed.)* 8 Production/Operations Management (2016 ed.)

1 Secondary Teacher Educatdion (2017 ed.)* 12 Accounting (2016 ed.)

2 Higher Education Administration (2017 ed.)* 11 Education Policy (2017 ed.)*

4 Curriculum and Instruction (2017 ed.)* 13 Special Education (2017 ed.)*

5 Educational Psychology (2017 ed.)* 20 Management (2016 ed.)

University Overview

University Overview | Michigan State University | O�ce of Planning and Budgets

Michigan State University has successfully navigated some of the most challenging times higher education has faced. Despite these challenges, MSU has augmented its position among the top 100 universities in the world, serving Michigan first.

Outreach & Learning Beyond the Classroom

Just over 2,000 study abroad participants.

Relentless Pursuit of Excellence and ValueThe 2014 graduation rate of 79% outperforms the U.S. News and World Report (USNWR) predicted rate by 11%; second in the Big Ten.

MSU had 8,623 Pell Grant recipients in 2013-14. The Carnegie Peers (public & private) average is 5,052.

32% participated in service learning as part of an academic course

68% participated in service learning without obtaining academic credit

More than 163,000 4-H youth participants.

Worked with more than 170 school districts across the state over the last three years. This includes 198 focus schools and 122 priority schools.

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State Support for Higher EducationMichigan ranks 47th, out of 48 states reporting, for the rate of change in state appropriations for higher education over 10 years (2006-2016) and 40th of 48 states reporting for rate of change over 5 years.

10-Year Rate of Change Rank

5-Year Rate of Change Rank

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National Average

State of Michigan

-9.3%

25.5% If Michigan’s support for higher education funding kept pace with the national average, MSU’s state appropriation would be $87.8 million above the current funding level.

More than 26,100 students participated in service learning experiences during the 2014-15 academic year. This is an increase of more than 60% since the 2009-10 academic year.

Approximately 1 in 4 undergraduate students participate in research experiences annually.

More than 90% of all 2014 graduates surveyed were employed or continuing their education.

The 2016 USNWR ranks MSU 29th for undergraduate education amongst public institutions.MSU has 27 undergraduate and graduate programs in the top 20 nationwide including:

*Indicates graduate program

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University Overview

University Overview | Michigan State University | O�ce of Planning and Budgets

Michigan State University has successfully navigated some of the most challenging times higher education has faced. Despite these challenges, MSU has augmented its position among the top 100 universities in the world, serving Michigan first.

Research Portfolio

For the period 2011-2014, MSU is 2nd in the Big Ten for rate of change for National Science Foundation Higher Education Research & Development (HERD) report R&D expenditures.

FRIB is a $730 million facility, with Congress approving $100M for the current fiscal year.

Sponsored awards now stand at $583 million. This is up more than 50% over the last ten years.

MSU research highlights include:the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, the Center for Advancing Microbial Risk Assessment, the Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research, and the Center for Research on Ingredient Safety.

Helping Move Michigan’s Economy Forward

MSU’s total economic impact on the state isin excess of $5 billion.

7 o�-campus teaching locations 15 research stations20 medical sites more than 30 partner hospitals

Michigan (63%) Midwest (15%) Other location (22%)

Of 2014 graduates with employment, 63% are employed in Michigan and 78% found employment in the Midwest.

Across the state of Michigan, MSU has:

$511.3 million in spending with Michigan based companies.

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Total awards up 54% over the last 10 years.

ARRA Funding

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2015 Undergraduate Student Snapshot

University Overview

Fall 2015 Entering Class

There are a total of 50,543 total students, 77.4% are undergraduates.

The entering class consists of 7,967 students.

2014 Graduate Outcomes

Persistence & GraduationBetween 2009 and 2014, the number of first time undergraduate students returning for their first fall semester after their original enrollment has increased.

66%Admit Ratio

79%

72.1% 24.5% 22.4% 11%

are in-state students

of domestic students are students of color

are Pell Grant recipients are first generation students (according to the FAFSA)

Between 2005 and 2015, undergraduate enrollment increased nearly 10%.

Undergraduate Student Data Snapshot | Michigan State University | O�ce of Planning and Budgets

Of 2014 graduates with employment, 63% were employed in Michigan and an additional 15% were employed in the Midwest.

64% of 2014 graduates surveyed were employed within 6 months of graduation. This is the highest employment rate since the online survey of graduates began in 2006.

Employment Location

First Time Undergraduate

Average H.S. GPA: 3.68

Average In-State Net Price (2014-15): $14,601

91.1% of all undergraduate students are full time

On average, it takes first-time undergraduates 4.2 calendar years to earn a degree.

21.5% of all domestic undergraduate students are

students of color

MSU’s actual 6-year graduation rate for

the 2008 cohort beat the US News &

World Report predicted

graduation rate by 11 percentage

points.

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Continuing education (26%)

Starting a business or other commitments (2%)

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid | Michigan State University | O�ce of Planning and Budgets

Student Debt & Repayment

Total MSU Student Assistance Percent Change, FY2004-05 to 2014-15

$28,950

$29,450

$26,122 MSU

State of Michigan

National

Of students graduating with debt, the average amount of 2014 MSU graduates is lower than the state & national average.

Fewer MSU students graduate with debt compared to the state and national average.

FY04-05 FY14-15

Non-Governmental Loans & External Awards

Total Support

Federal

State

MSU General Fund

MSU Non-General Fund

83.5%

-92.1%

190.7%

$358.7

$44.2

$35.9

$41.8

$21.2

$658.2

$3.5

$61.3

$121.5

$44.7

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State of Michigan

National

4% of MSU students default on their student loans. This is significantly lower than the national average of 11.8%

Undergraduate Financial Aid

Pell Grant

There were 38,786 undergraduates enrolled for the 2014-15 academic year. The average in-state net cost was $14,601.

Federal Student Loans

Number of recipients

Average amount of

aid awarded

Recipients as a percentage of all undergraduates

22%

45%

8,576

17,468

$4,329($37.1 million annually)

$7,326($127.9 million annually)

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All Funds Budget Snapshot

All Funds Budget Snapshot | Michigan State University | O�ce of Planning and Budgets

FY16 General Fund Budget = $1,263,800,000

FY 2016 General Fund Revenue

The General Fund does not support: Athletics MSU

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Measures of E�ciency

FY 15 All Funds Budget

FY 2016 General Fund Expenditures

Tuition & Fees, 32.7%

Sponsored Programs,

18.6%

State Appropriation,

10.9%

Auxiliary Activities, 13.4%

Investment Income, 3.8%

Departmental Activities, 8.4%

AgBio/MSU Extension,

2.4% Gifts, 9.8%

Academic & Related Services, 63.7%

Scholarships & Fellowships, 2.9%

Physical Plant Operations, Institutional Support, & Depreciation, 19.0%

Auxiliary Enterprises, 14.2%

Other, 0.2%

FY 2015 All Funds Revenue = $2,435,300,000**Includes all University Advancement activity, deviates from audited financial reports.

FY 2015 All Funds Expenditures = $2,167,101,000

Tuition & Fees, 71.2%

State Appropriations, 21.2%

Indirect Cost Recoveries, 4.7%

Other, 0.6%

Investment Income, 2.3%

Academic & Related Services, 66.8%

Scholarships & Fellowships, 10.1%

Physical Plant Operations & Instiutional Support, 23.2%

Students Per Employee

MSU ranks 13th among 14 Big Ten Schools for the number of students per employee.

MSU functions with more students per employee than the Big Ten average.

Students Per Employee

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3.23

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Expenses Per StudentMSU operates with $6,395 less per student than the Association of American Univierities (AAU) public median.

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