Michigan State Acceptance Rate: Class of 2030 (Latest)

Michigan State admitted 83.2% of applicants for the Class of 2029. Although Class of 2030 figures are not out yet, recent cycles show soaring interest with applications climbing to 62,965. This growing pool of candidates has pushed the acceptance rate down from 88.0% for the Class of 2026.

Michigan State Acceptance Rate: Class of 2029

Official Class of 2030 figures are not public yet. The most recent cycle with Common Data Set numbers is the Class of 2029, when Michigan State admitted 52,411 of 62,965 applicants, an acceptance rate of 83.2%.[1] This page is updated as soon as the Class of 2030 figures are published.

Michigan State Acceptance Rate by Year

Across the 8 cycles with official figures, the acceptance rate has risen from 77.7% (Class of 2022) to 83.2% (Class of 2029).[1]

Class	Applied	Admitted	Acceptance rate
2029	62,965	52,411	83.2%
2028	62,138	52,690	84.8%
2027	56,767	49,414	87.0%
2026	53,341	46,914	88.0%
2025	50,630	42,150	83.3%
2024	45,426	34,663	76.3%
2023	44,322	31,522	71.1%
2022	33,129	25,733	77.7%

Michigan State Waitlist Statistics

For the Class of 2029, Michigan State offered a waitlist place to 4,241 applicants, and 2,254 were ultimately admitted.[1]

Class	Offered a place	Accepted a place	Admitted off the waitlist
2029	4,241	n/a	2,254
2028	4,334	4,134	3,596
2027	1,500	1,000	970
2026	3,000	2,000	12

Admitted Student Test Scores (Class of 2029)

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored:[1]

• SAT (combined mid-50%): 1080–1320 (EBRW 550–660, Math 530–660)
• ACT composite (mid-50%): 25–31

The combined SAT range is the sum of the two section ranges, not a true composite percentile.

Michigan State Yield Rate

Of the 52,411 students admitted to the Class of 2029, 9,355 enrolled, a yield rate of 17.8%.[1] Yield is what the university is really managing when it sets an admit rate, so it moves the acceptance rate more than application volume does.

Class	Admitted	Enrolled	Yield
2029	52,411	9,355	17.8%
2028	52,690	9,652	18.3%
2027	49,414	9,371	19.0%
2026	46,914	9,829	21.0%
2025	42,150	9,225	21.9%
2024	34,663	8,389	24.2%
2023	31,522	8,801	27.9%
2022	25,733	8,688	33.8%

What to Expect for the Class of 2030

Over the three most recent official classes (2027–2029) the acceptance rate at Michigan State has sat between 83.2%–87.0%.

That band is what the school has actually done recently, not a prediction. A single cycle can break it: a change to testing policy, a new direct-admission program, or a jump in application volume moves the rate more than any trend would.

What This Means for Your Application

• Expect rising competition: Applications reached 62,965 for the Class of 2029 and this volume makes securing a spot slightly harder than before.
• Target middle scores: Successful applicants often score between 1080 and 1320 on the SAT or earn an ACT composite between 25 and 31.
• Express genuine interest: Just 17.8% of admitted students enrolled for the Class of 2029 so you should clearly share your intent to attend.
• Stay highly optimistic: An acceptance rate of 83.2% for the Class of 2029 means most applicants will receive an offer of admission.