From the moment of its founding, Michigan State University was built on a revolutionary idea: that education should not be a privilege for the few but a powerful force for all—good enough for the prosperous, yet open to the poorest. Today, that bold spirit continues to define us. As one of the nation’s leading global public research universities, MSU is uniquely committed to democratizing knowledge, ensuring that opportunity is not limited by financial means, but expanded by potential.
Investing in Student Success
Helping young people realize their potential calls for private support to provide extraordinary learning opportunities and to keep our doors open to the best and brightest regardless of their financial means.
Private support is the engine of opportunity that funds student scholarships and fellowships and strengthens student programs that provide a global perspective.
1 of 4
public research universities with highest admit and grad rate
80%+
graduation rate for admitted students
60%+
of those who apply admitted
Top 30
public university
Impact Stories
Spartans Engineering the Future
Support from Spartans is motivation for Joshua Buggs: to pursue his dreams, to make the most of his time on campus, and to become a future role model himself.
Premier Joseph R. and Sarah L. Williams Scholarship to bolster commitment to student success
The Joseph and Sarah Williams Scholarship will give MSU a
powerful advantage in this competitive educational
market.
Ready to Do His Part to Save the Planet
MSU senior Parker Strach is weeks away from graduating with a degree in electrical engineering. He is excited, he is ambitious, and he is prepared.