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Last Updated: Jan. 1, 2025

MSU and West Michigan

From pushing the boundaries of medical discovery and research to supporting the efforts of farmers and growers, the partnerships between MSU and West Michigan industries and communities bring a wide range of benefits to the region. The total economic impact among Kent, Allegan, Barry and Ottawa counties is nearly $481 million, and almost 4,000 students from those counties attend MSU. To learn more about MSU's impact in Grand Rapids and West Michigan, visit MI Spartan Impact.