Admissions Factors

What Michigan State Looks For

Michigan State rates 1 factor as very important: academic GPA.

How Michigan State rates each factor

Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.

Very important

Academic GPA

Important

Considered

Not considered

The numbers behind the class

Overall admit rate

83.2%

52,411 of 62,965 applicants

Early decision admit rate

No early decision

Admitted from the waitlist

Not reported

Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 3.74. 20.2% of those who reported a class rank were in the top tenth of their class.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Michigan State look for in applicants?

Michigan State rates 1 factor as very important: academic GPA.

Does Michigan State consider legacy status?

Michigan State rates alumni relation as "not considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.

Does Michigan State track demonstrated interest?

Michigan State rates the level of an applicant's interest as "considered".

Source: Michigan State’s own Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.