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Of the seven institutions in the county, Michigan State University was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 53,341 people applied to Ingham County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 60,647 students enrolled in the universities, including 49,825 in undergraduate and 10,822 in graduate programs. Only 3.4% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (67.6%) and Black or African American (7.8%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Michigan State University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 50,023 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for two institutions in Ingham County, including Thomas M Cooley Law School and Davenport University-Lansing Location.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing Community College | -- | -- | 9,573 |
| Thomas M Cooley Law School | -- | -- | -- |
| Davenport University-Lansing Location | -- | -- | -- |
| Michigan State University | 53,341 | 46,940 | 50,023 |
| Protege Academy | -- | -- | 101 |
| Douglas J Aveda Institute | -- | -- | 834 |
| Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft Inc | -- | -- | 116 |
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