Michigan State University is a public, state school in the suburb of East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State was founded in 1855. The college enrolls around 49,659 students a year, including 38,574 undergrads.
Michigan State Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Michigan State. Michigan State admitted 83% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 50,630 students applied to Michigan State and 42,150 were admitted.
Michigan State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance |
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Overall Acceptance Rate |
83% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate |
ED not offered |
Early Action Acceptance Rate |
EA Offered but % not available |
Average GPA |
3.7 |
Test Optional |
Yes |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores |
48% |
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Michigan State University is locatedin the town of East Lansing, Michigan, in the city of Detroit.
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