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  • EAST LANSING, MI
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Michigan State University
#2 in Best Colleges in Michigan
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  • 4 Year
  • EAST LANSING, MI
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    Michigan State University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for MSU?

    Michigan State admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 88%. Students that get into Michigan State have an average SAT score between 1160-1360 or an average ACT score of 25-31. The regular admissions application deadline for Michigan State is rolling. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Michigan State early action deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    88%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    53,341
    SAT Range
    1160-1360
    SAT Reading
    580-670
    SAT Math
    580-690
    Students Submitting SAT
    39%
    ACT Range
    25-31
    ACT English
    24-32
    ACT Math
    24-29
    ACT Writing
    8-9
    Students Submitting ACT
    11%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $65
    Application Website
    admissions.msu.edu/apply/default.aspx
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Neither required nor recommended
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Considered but not required
    Poll
    69%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 167 responses
    Poll
    74%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 167 responses
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