City population: 46,000
Tri-County population: 454,000
Geographic area: 13.49 square miles
Michigan State University is a college known for its exceptional academics, enthusiastic students and breathtaking, 5,000-acre campus. Since its founding in 1855, MSU has grown to include more than 200 programs of academic study in addition to more than 200 study abroad programs. The university serves more than 45,000 students (78% undergraduate students, 22% graduate students, 17.6% minorities, 5.1% international students). Visit www.msu.edu.
Nearby cities: 1 1/2 hours to Detroit, 1 hour to Ann Arbor, 1 1/2 hours to Grand Rapids, 4 hours to Chicago; 5 hours to Toronto; 2 hours to Lake Michigan; 3 ½ hours to Mackinaw Island; 1-3 hours to a variety of ski resorts
Climate: temperate climate with well-defined seasons. The Great Lakes cool the hot winds of summer and warm the cold winds of winter, giving Michigan a milder climate than some northern central states. The lakes also create more humidity and moisture throughout the year. Snowfall may be heavy in winter.
Transportation: a number of transportation options are accessible, including an interstate system, airport, bus systems and train station. [learn more]
Neighborhoods: home to 25 distinct neighborhoods.
Cost-of-living: East Lansing's cost of living is 15.56% lower than the U.S. average.
Economic Development: a number of development projects are taking root around the city.
Census Data: statistical data from the 2000 census data
City population: 46,000
Tri-County population: 454,000
Geographic area: 13.49 square miles
Michigan State University is a college known for its exceptional academics, enthusiastic students and breathtaking, 5,000-acre campus. Since its founding in 1855, MSU has grown to include more than 200 programs of academic study in addition to more than 200 study abroad programs. The university serves more than 45,000 students (78% undergraduate students, 22% graduate students, 17.6% minorities, 5.1% international students). Visit www.msu.edu.
Nearby cities: 1 1/2 hours to Detroit, 1 hour to Ann Arbor, 1 1/2 hours to Grand Rapids, 4 hours to Chicago; 5 hours to Toronto; 2 hours to Lake Michigan; 3 ½ hours to Mackinaw Island; 1-3 hours to a variety of ski resorts
Climate: temperate climate with well-defined seasons. The Great Lakes cool the hot winds of summer and warm the cold winds of winter, giving Michigan a milder climate than some northern central states. The lakes also create more humidity and moisture throughout the year. Snowfall may be heavy in winter.
Transportation: a number of transportation options are accessible, including an interstate system, airport, bus systems and train station. [learn more]
Neighborhoods: home to 25 distinct neighborhoods.
Cost-of-living: East Lansing's cost of living is 15.56% lower than the U.S. average.
Economic Development: a number of development projects are taking root around the city.
Census Data: statistical data from the 2000 census data