Michigan State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Michigan State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Michigan State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Michigan State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Michigan State accepted 87% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 56,765 people applied and 49,414 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Michigan State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at Michigan State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Michigan State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Michigan State considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Michigan State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Michigan State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.71. 20% of freshmen who attended Michigan State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 42% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Michigan State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Michigan State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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