Colleges · East Lansing
Colleges in East Lansing, MI
East Lansing is home to Michigan State University, with about 48,830 students on campus. 3 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in East Lansing
Students on campus
48,830fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Michigan State University48,830 on campus
Most selective
Michigan State Universityadmits 85% of applicants
Lowest net price
Michigan State University$19,680 a year after aid
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The college in East Lansing
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in East Lansing: Douglas J Aveda Institute (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near East Lansing
4 more colleges are within 30 miles of East Lansing.
Lansing Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Lansing3.6 mi5,664 studentsThomas M Cooley Law SchoolUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lansing3.9 mi416 studentsGreat Lakes Christian CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Delta7.9 mi100 studentsBaker CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Owosso22.6 mi1,517 students
Straight-line distance from the center of East Lansing. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.