Michigan State University
#63 National RankTest Flexible📍 East Lansing
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, with about 50,000 students. Known for its programs in education, agriculture, and business, MSU also has a proud athletic tradition. The expansive campus features a mix of modern and classic collegiate buildings. MSU emphasizes research, outreach, and the inclusive spirit of a large public university.
Admissions Statistics
Regular Decision
Applicants
N/A
Admitted
N/A
Admit Rate
N/A
Total Enrolled
9,652
Early Decision
Early Applicants
N/A
Early Admitted
N/A
ED Admit Rate
N/A
Admits from Early
N/A
of total class
Waitlist
Offered Spot
4,334
Accepted Spot
4,134
Admitted
3,596
WL Admit Rate
0%
Academic Profile
Class Rank & GPA
Average GPA
3.74
Top 10% of Class
0.231%
Top 25% of Class
0.548%
Top 50% of Class
0.907%
Demographics
Men
4,456
Admit Rate: 0.8435746497%
Women
5,193
Admit Rate: 0.8518160099%
Non-International
94.6%
International
5.4%
Admission Factors
Selection Criteria
Rigor of School RecordConsidered
Class RankVery Important
Academic GPANot Considered
Standardized TestsImportant
Application EssayConsidered
RecommendationVery Important
ExtracurricularsConsidered
Talent/AbilityImportant
Character/PersonalImportant
InterviewImportant
First GenerationImportant
Cost & Outcome
Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition
$16,118
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,502
Career Earnings
Early Career Pay
$68,000
Mid Career Pay
$118,800
Student Body
Undergrads
37,492
Total Students
45,915