Acceptance Rate History
Michigan State University Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
MI · Current rate: 84.8%
What is Michigan State University's acceptance rate in 2024?
Michigan State University's acceptance rate in 2024 is 84.8%, up from 83.9% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 84.8% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 83.9% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 88.0% | 53,341 | 46,914 |
| 2021 | 83.3% | 50,630 | 42,150 |
| 2020 | 76.3% | 45,426 | 34,663 |
| 2019 | 71.1% | 44,322 | 31,522 |
| 2018 | 77.7% | 33,129 | 25,733 |
| 2017 | 71.6% | 36,143 | 25,860 |
| 2016 | 65.7% | 37,480 | 24,641 |
| 2015 | 66.3% | 35,300 | 23,397 |
| 2014 | 66.1% | 33,211 | 21,950 |
| 2013 | 68.7% | 31,479 | 21,610 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1180–1360
Admitted students at Michigan State University scored between 1180 and 1360 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1180–1360.
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Trend Analysis
Michigan State University's acceptance rate has increased from 68.7% in 2013 to 84.8% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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