Admission to Michigan State University is competitive, but there are no minimum admission requirements. MSU evaluates applicants using a holistic review process that considers several factors, including:

• Academic performance in high school
• Strength and quality of curriculum
• Recent academic trends and improvement
• Class rank
• ACT or SAT scores (MSU is test optional)
• Leadership experiences
• Talents, achievements, and extracurricular involvement
• Conduct and diversity of experiences

Recommended High School Preparation

MSU strongly encourages students to complete a college preparatory curriculum that includes:

• 4 years of English (composition and literature)
• 3 years of mathematics
  • Including algebra and geometry
• 3 years of social studies
  • History, economics, government, psychology, sociology, etc.
• 2 years of science
  • Biology, chemistry, physics, or earth science
• 2 years of the same foreign language
• Students are encouraged to take honors, AP, or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses whenever possible and to maintain a rigorous academic schedule throughout high school

For the most complete and up to date information, visit the MSU Office of Admissions.