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Michigan State University
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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Deadline
April 1, 2025
99 Days Left
Admissions Department
426 Auditorium Road East Lansing, MI 48824
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
3
4
Mathematics
3
4
Science
1
Foreign Language
2
2
Social Studies
3
3
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Considered if submitted
June 30
SAT Only
Considered if submitted
June 30
ACT Only
Considered if submitted
June 30
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
426 Auditorium Road
East Lansing
MI
48824
Fax
(517) 353-1647
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
April 1, 2025
Application Fee
$65
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins October 15
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
January 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
87% of 56,767 applicants were admitted
Women
88% of 30,049 applicants were admitted
Men
86% of 26,716 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
11,079 (22%) of 49,412 admitted students enrolled
Women
5,674 (21%) of 26,438 admitted students enrolled
Men
5,405 (24%) of 22,974 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
1,500
Students Accepting Wait List Position
1,000
Students Admitted From Wait List
970
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
26%
3.75 - 3.99
29%
3.50 - 3.74
23%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
7%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
0.1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 610 average , 540-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
14.9%
Score of 600 - 700
33.2%
Score of 500 - 600
39%
Score of 400 - 500
11.2%
Score of 300 - 400
1.8%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 610 average , 550-650 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
10.9%
Score of 600 - 700
42.5%
Score of 500 - 600
36.4%
Score of 400 - 500
9.7%
Score of 300 - 400
0.6%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
27 average , 24-30 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
29.6%
Score of 24 - 29
49.5%
Score of 18 - 23
17.2%
Score of 12 - 17
3.8%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 26
Score of 30 - 36
23.2%
Score of 24 - 29
47.9%
Score of 18 - 23
22.7%
Score of 12 - 17
6.3%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 26
Score of 30 - 36
33.8%
Score of 24 - 29
38.1%
Score of 18 - 23
22.4%
Score of 12 - 17
5.3%
Score of 6 - 11
0.4%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 20%
Top quarter: 42%
Top half: 68%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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