Thank you for your professional partnership with MSU’s Office of Admissions. We strive to provide you and your students with useful information about Michigan State University’s admissions process.
High school counselors and career center coordinators from around the nation are invited to attend the 18th Annual Promoting the Publics Conference, which will be hosted virtually by the public universities of Michigan. This free event features 30 minute pre-recorded admission presentations and live Q&A sessions from the 15 public universities in Michigan.
We invite you to view the Michigan State University admissions presentation below.
To view the presentations from the other 14 public universities visit promotingthepublics.com.
Our admissions counselors are ready to connect with you and answer any questions you or your students may have. To connect with an MSU admissions counselor, please visit our contact page.
Are you working with a student who is interested in MSU? They can reach out directly to our office or complete our inquiry form.
The counseling staff in the Office of Admissions reviews each application for admission on a variety of components, with special emphasis on:
*middle 50% of enrolled freshmen
All admitted students are automatically considered for scholarships from MSU. Explore our scholarships and financial aid options that awarded $1.1 billion to students in 2018-19.
Total for two semesters: $25,046
Total for two semesters: $50,352
International students may have additional fees and expenses. For more information, review our detailed costs.
While MSU has canceled all in-person admissions events, we do have several virtual visit options on our visit page. We invite you and your students to explore these resources, which include virtual campus experiences and our YouTube playlist with video tours and campus highlights.
MSU recommends that students include a majority of core academic courses in their schedules each semester throughout high school, including three such courses each semester during their senior year. In addition, MSU encourages students to select honors, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses when possible.
Any student considering attending Michigan State as a freshman should pursue a strong college preparatory curriculum. At a minimum this includes:
Applications showing a lack in one of these areas will still be considered; however, a less rigorous curriculum will put these applications at a disadvantage.
Detailed suggestions for students in grades eight through 12 are available in MSU's College Planning Guide.