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Fall 2026
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Michigan State University
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
Fall 2023Michigan State University is located in Small City of East Lansing, MI, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Regular DecisionFall 2026
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2024 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Test Scores SAT/ACT
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
580670
Math
570680
ACT
Composite
2631
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ||||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ||||
| Geographical residence | ||||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ||||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ||||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$60,720Total Cost (On Campus)
$40,486Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $44,040 |
| Books and supplies | $1,334 |
| On-campus housing | $11,754 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,592 |
| Total | $60,720 |
Rankings
#63U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#122Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#=152QS World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023