Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI | admissions.msu.edu
Michigan State is one of the top research universities in the world—on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation—and is home to a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists, and leaders. Offering more than 200 areas of study in 17 degree-granting colleges, MSU is a place to explore and experiment. Students can select from many top-ranked programs in business, communications, education, engineering, management, veterinary medicine, and more.
Representatives
Areli Diaz
She/Her/Hers
Senior Admissions Counselor
(805) 708-8505
diazare2@msu.edu
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Suburban
Closest Airport (Distance)
LAN (8 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
39,021 / 50,023
Average Class Size
30
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
21% / 23% / 9.1%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
Big 10
Mid-Range ACT / SAT
23 - 29 / 1110 - 1310
Mid-Range GPA
3.5 - 4.0
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Weighted
Scholarships: Weighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
45,571 / 34,180 (75%)
Deposits
8,228
Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? Yes
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? Yes
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Nov 1
Regular Action: Feb 1
Transfer App Deadline
Rolling
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Nov 1 for maximum consideration
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Fall: May 31
Spring: Dec 31
Link to Scholarship Info
admissions.msu.edu/cost-aid/scholarships
Points of Pride
94% of recent MSU graduates land jobs or go on to advanced degrees right out of college.
MSU was ranked the #1 Public University in the nation for Education Abroad.
MSU has 1,000+ student clubs and organizations.
