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Acceptance Rate History
Michigan State University
MI · Current rate: 84%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 83.92% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 87.95% | 53,341 | 46,914 |
| 2021 | 83.25% | 50,630 | 42,150 |
| 2020 | 76.31% | 45,426 | 34,663 |
| 2019 | 71.12% | 44,322 | 31,522 |
| 2018 | 77.68% | 33,129 | 25,733 |
| 2017 | 71.55% | 36,143 | 25,860 |
| 2016 | 65.74% | 37,480 | 24,641 |
| 2015 | 66.28% | 35,300 | 23,397 |
| 2014 | 66.09% | 33,211 | 21,950 |
| 2013 | 68.65% | 31,479 | 21,610 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Michigan State University's acceptance rate has increased from 68.7% in 2013 to 83.9% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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