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.
