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A Village Within a Big 10 Setting

Students at the College of Music enjoy a closely-knit creative community and the excitement of a Big 10 university.

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As a Music student, you will benefit from our 6:1 student-teacher ratio, ensuring in-depth, individualized attention, and strong classroom connections. You will be known by your peers, professors, and mentors.

The College of Music community is located in the beautiful North Neighborhood MSU’s historic campus. Living close to the college places you in the midst of our friendly, supportive community, strengthening collaborations which help during the rigor of regular practice. Our main Music Building and Music Practice Building have the charm of a classic college campus with modern amenities, but there is also an exciting life to be lived across campus and the surrounding area.

North campus living, exterior of campus dorms with a female student in shorts walking away from building and looking at her phoneMichigan State University is located in East Lansing, a vibrant college town just minutes away from the state capital. An easy drive east to Detroit or west to the beaches of Lake Michigan as well as Chicago. When students need a break from practice, there are always Spartan games, live concerts, art exhibits, theater, and hundreds of on-campus student clubs to enjoy. As a world-class university, MSU attracts internationally renowned scholars, guest lecturers, and visiting artists who, along with students from around the country and the globe, create a truly international community.

Choosing where to pursue a college degree is an important decision, and finding the best school for you is the key. The College of Music offers a closely knit community with all the benefits the University provides, from intramural sports, over 500 student clubs, arts, museums, shopping, and entertainment. It is truly as big or as small a community as you want to make it with a variety of scalable opportunities to help you forge your own path.

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