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Michigan State University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Michigan State University admits about 84.8% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1180–1360 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 24–30 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 84.8%
SAT range 1180-1360
Net price $21,322
Graduation rate 80.3%

Michigan State University At a Glance

LocationEast Lansing, Michigan
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment40,922
Acceptance Rate84.8%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)590-680
SAT Range (Math)590-680
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1180-1360
Average SAT (Combined)1269
ACT Range25-31
Average Net Price$21,322/yr
Tuition (In-State)$17,256/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$44,640/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate80.3%
Full-Time Retention Rate90.1%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$74,168
Median Debt at Completion$20,000

How Michigan State University Compares

Michigan State University is more selective than about 37% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 40,922 students, it is larger than about 95% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI — 85% acceptance Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI — 83% acceptance Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI — 88% acceptance Wayne State University Detroit, MI — 81% acceptance Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI — 90% acceptance Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI — 80% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michigan State University's acceptance rate?

Michigan State University's acceptance rate is about 84.8%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Michigan State University?

Admitted students at Michigan State University typically report a combined SAT score between 1180 and 1360 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Michigan State University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Michigan State University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Michigan State University?

The average net price reported for Michigan State University is $21,322 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Michigan State University's official site.