Michigan State University

If you are considering submitting an application to Michigan State, the application fee costs $65.

Students who apply to Michigan State for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by October 1.

Michigan State Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Michigan State's admissions stats.

Michigan State 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	23%
Mean SAT Score	1196
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	48%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	16%
Waitlist	No

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

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Considering Applying Early to Michigan State?

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

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

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive 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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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Michigan State?

It is moderately difficult to get into Michigan State. Michigan State evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Michigan State accepted 83% of all applicants, about 42,150 from the 50,630 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Michigan State, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Michigan State University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Michigan State

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

What Does Michigan State Look For in an Applicant?

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 in the admissions process. 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

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

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

Michigan State Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record
Standardized Test Scores
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?

Students admitted to Michigan State have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 42% submitted a class rank. At Michigan State 23% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 54% were in the top 25% and 89% 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	22.92%
3.75 and 3.99	27.81%
3.50 and 3.74	23.22%
3.25 and 3.49	15.63%
3.00 and 3.24	8.24%
2.50 and 2.9	2.1%
2.00 and 2.49	0.06%

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 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 considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Michigan State is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 48% of Michigan State's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 16% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Michigan State?

To be competitive with other Michigan State applicants, you should strive to score between 1110 and 1310 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Michigan State 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1310 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 student is 1196.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Michigan State students scored 670 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 students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Michigan State?

To be most competitive at Michigan State, you should strive to earn between 22 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Michigan State's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Michigan State students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Michigan State University

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

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

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Michigan State Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Michigan State?

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

Does Michigan State accept transfer credits?

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

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

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

✅ Michigan State accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Michigan State?

❌ No, Michigan State is test optional, so you can choose if you want to to submit your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Michigan State's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Michigan State is 83%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Michigan State?

❌ Michigan State does not offer early decision.

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