Michigan State University
MI · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 83.2% | 9,523 | 81.0% | 1,210 |
| 2024-2025 | 84.8% | 9,649 | 81.2% | 1,210 |
| 2023-2024 | — | 9,370 | 82.5% | 1,200 |
| 2022-2023 | 88.0% | 9,829 | 81.9% | 1,220 |
| 2021-2022 | 83.2% | 9,225 | 82.3% | — |
Common cross-admits
- University of Michigan
- Western Michigan University
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Indiana University-Bloomington
- Ohio State University
- Purdue University
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Michigan State University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- University of Arizona
- University of Houston
- University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
- San Jose State University
- George Mason University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Michigan State University?
Michigan State University admits 83.2% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Michigan State University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Michigan State University is 1100–1310, with a median score of 1210. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1100; students at the 75th percentile scored 1310.
What ACT score do I need for Michigan State University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Michigan State University is 25–31, with a median of 28.
How much does Michigan State University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Michigan State University is $44,300. Room and board is approximately $12,928. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Michigan State University?
Michigan State University's 6-year graduation rate is 81.0%. The first-year retention rate is 91.0%.
How many students attend Michigan State University?
Michigan State University enrolls 41,415 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Michigan State University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.