Michigan State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Michigan State University. Michigan State University admitted 88% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 53,341 applications received in 2023, 46,914 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Michigan State University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 4/1 and the application fee is $65.

Students who apply to Michigan State University for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than October 1.

Michigan State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Michigan State University's admissions stats.

Michigan State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	25.7%
Mean SAT Score	1215
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	51%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	14%
Waitlist	Yes

Michigan State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Michigan State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	January 15
Regular Decision	Yes	4 1	October 1

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Considering Applying Early to Michigan State University?

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Michigan State University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Michigan State University will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it shows your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Michigan State University Admissions

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Transferring to Michigan State University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Michigan State University

Michigan State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Michigan State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Michigan State University

Wondering what factors are considered by Michigan State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Geographical Residence	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Michigan State University for more information on admission factors.

Michigan State University Application Requirements

To apply to Michigan State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Michigan State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Michigan State University?

Students admitted to Michigan State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 40% submitted a class rank. At Michigan State University 25.7% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 58.2% were in the top 25% and 92% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Michigan State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	28.7%
3.75 and 3.99	30.6%
3.50 and 3.74	22.3%
3.25 and 3.49	12.6%
3.00 and 3.24	3.8%
2.50 and 2.9	1.8%
2.00 and 2.49	0.2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Michigan State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Michigan State University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 51% of Michigan State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 14% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Michigan State University?

To be competitive with other Michigan State University applicants, you should strive to earn between 1110 and 1320 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Michigan State University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1320 and 25% of scored lower than 1110, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Michigan State University student is 1215.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Michigan State University students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Michigan State University students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

To be most competitive at Michigan State University, you should strive to earn between 24 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Michigan State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Michigan State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

More Information on Transferring to Michigan State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Michigan State University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Michigan State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Michigan State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Michigan State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Michigan State University.

Does Michigan State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Michigan State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Michigan State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Michigan State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Michigan State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Michigan State University?

❌ No, Michigan State University is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to send your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Michigan State University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Michigan State University is 88%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Michigan State University?

❌ Michigan State University does not offer early decision.

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