Ogarev Mordovia State University is based on an urban campus in the city of Saransk, Russia. The university comprises of number of buildings reflecting the Soviet style of architecture and houses all the faculties, research institutes, and student services. Ogarev Mordovia State University offers facilities such as classrooms, laboratories, teaching hospitals, libraries, and sports courts and grounds. There are a number of dining options available on campus in addition to auditoriums, seminar rooms, and student union. In addition to teaching, the university's integration of science and education enables the pursuit of basic and practical research. All academic buildings and residence halls at Ogarev Mordovia State University are connected by digital infrastructure that offers broadband Internet access, including WiFi. The Electronic Information and Education Environment (EIEE), which is accessible even through mobile applications, mediates the primary processes pertaining to learning, research, innovation, and administrative activities.

There are around 13000 students in the university.