Michigan State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
84.80%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.32%
Freshmen Enrollment
9,652
SAT Scores
1,260
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 62,138 students have applied and 52,690 students have allowed to admit to Michigan State University (Acceptance rate: 84.80%). MSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.32 % where 9,652 students have finally enrolled out of 52,690 admitted students.
MSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of California-Santa Barbara and University of Washington-Seattle Campus, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 55.42%).
MSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 23.19%).
How to Apply to Michigan State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply MSU. MSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.msu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.msu.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.finaid.msu.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://msu.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey |
| Veterans Tuition | https://reg.msu.edu/roinfo/veteraninfo.aspx |
| Athletic | https://ir.msu.edu/grad-rates |
| Disability Service | https://www.rcpd.msu.edu/services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at MSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Michigan State University is 1,260 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Michigan State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,306). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | 1,260 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,306 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,144 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Michigan State University, 3,746 students submitted SAT scores (39% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,260 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 630 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 630 | 680 |
| Total | 1,180 | 1,260 | 1,360 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Michigan State University, 651 students submitted ACT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
| English | 24 | 28 | 32 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 26 | 29 |
MSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Michigan State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Not Considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |