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.
Counselor events
Engage with MSU admissions counselors about our transfer process and scholarship opportunities. Designed primarily for community college advisers, but open to anyone who works with transfer students.
For high school counselors to get the most important updates from each the 15 public universities in Michigan. This event has passed, but you can view the recorded presentations.
Our admissions counselors are ready to connect with you and answer any questions you or your students may have. To reach out to 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 evaluates 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 $1.2 billion to students in 2020-21.
Total for two semesters: $25,590
Total for two semesters: $51,402
International students may have additional fees and expenses. For more information, review our detailed costs.
MSU is now offering in-person campus visits that include a short presentation for prospective first-year students followed by a guided walking tour. For the safety of our guests and tour guides, all campus visitors must follow the campus visitor guidelines. In addition to in-person campus visits, we also offer virtual event options for prospective freshman and transfer students. Explore all these options and more on out visit page.
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 that are lacking in one of these areas will still be considered; however, a less rigorous curriculum may put these applications at a disadvantage for admission.
Detailed recommendations for students in grades eight through 12 are available in MSU's college planning guide.