Become a national leader in increasing diversity, promoting inclusion, ensuring equity and eliminating disparities on our campus and beyond.
MSU is working to advance equity by eliminating race and ethnicity opportunity gaps across all subgroups of students by 2030. Initiatives addressing and supporting this goal are evident in many areas of this report, particularly within the Student Success section. While data in the graphic below reflect racial and ethnic diversity, multiple factors such as disability, first-generation, socioeconomic and veteran status — along with others — are considered when supporting student, staff and faculty success.
MSU is dedicated to providing opportunity through education and to building the future of Michigan and the nation with the talent and contributions of individuals from all backgrounds and communities.
The official enrollment total for an academic year is established at the beginning of the fall semester.
MSU is working to recruit, retain and expand career development for staff with diverse backgrounds.
MSU is committed to dramatically increasing MSU academic staff and faculty who make significant contributions to advancing social justice and ethics, ensuring equity, addressing disparities and empowering communities through scholarship and engaged research.
1855 Professorships aim to transform the impact made on minoritized, marginalized, and underrepresented communities both on and off campus.
Student success programs play a pivotal role in closing graduation gaps among underrepresented students in college.
Land-grant alum leaders at Michigan State reflect on the importance of broadening access and opportunity.