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Michigan State University
East Lansing,
MI
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate88%
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About Michigan State
Michigan State University is a public, state university in the suburb of East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State was founded in 1855. The college enrolls around 50,023 students a year, including 39,201 undergraduate students.
Michigan State Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Michigan State. In 2022, Michigan State accepted 88% of applicants. Out of 53,341 applications received in 2022, 46,914 students were offered admission.
| Michigan State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 88% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 51% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Michigan State University is located in the town of East Lansing, Michigan, near Detroit.
If you are interested in seeing Michigan State for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 96 and Interstate 69 to East Lansing, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Capital Region International.
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College Info
Michigan State Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Apr 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Michigan State is Apr 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Michigan State is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Michigan State University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Michigan State SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1110 - 1320
Math SAT Range
550 - 680
Reading SAT Range
550 - 660
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1320 and Above
Good
1110 to 1320
Avg
1110 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Michigan State students is 1215. Applicants with SAT scores of 1320 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Michigan State, while applicants with SAT scores between 1110 to 1320 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1110 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Michigan State.
Michigan State Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$28,869
In State$54,765
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$16,531
$42,427
Fees
$180
$180
Housing
$10,990
$10,990
Books
$1,168
$1,168
Student Life
Wondering what life at Michigan State is like? There are approximately 50,023 students enrolled at Michigan State, including 39,201 undergraduate students and 10,822 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 85% percent are from MI and 15% percent of students are from other states.
92%
Full Time8%
Part Time85%
In State15%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
50,023
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
88%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Apr 1
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