Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Small city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 84.8%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 58,879
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 49,414
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 9,533
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 19%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 85%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 83%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 590–680
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 590–680
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 25–31
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 39% / 7%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- not considered
- High school record (transcript)
- not considered
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $32,198
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $16,458
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $43,842
- Median debt at graduation
- $23,250
- Students with federal loans
- 34%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 81%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 90%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $50,898
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $67,253
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 40,922
- Graduate students
- 10,855
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 17 : 1
- Women
- 52%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 20%
- Full-time faculty
- 86%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Kevin M Guskiewicz
- Main phone
- (517) 355-1855
How to apply
We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.