| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,900 | 58.22% |
| International | 1,729 | 20.54% |
| Asian | 513 | 6.09% |
| Black or African American | 448 | 5.32% |
| Hispanic | 417 | 4.95% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 209 | 2.48% |
| Unknown | 167 | 1.98% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.07% |
The majority of Michigan State graduate students are White.