Admission Scores Trends at MSU

Over the past 12 years, the average SAT score of Michigan State University is 1185, and current year SAT score is 1250. The SAT score have been increased 130 points since 2013 and the SAT score went up and down almost every year at MSU. Compared to previous year, the SAT score decreased by 10 points at MSU.

Compared to similar schools, the submitted SAT and ACT scores are relatively competitive and high (above the national average) at MSU. You can check and compare colleges with similar SAT scores to MSU by score range 1150-1250, 1200-1300, and 1250-1350.

School Home 2024 SAT Scores

SAT Scores Over Time

The 2024 SAT score is 1250 at MSU. Over the past 12 years, the average SAT score is 1066 (25^th percentile) and 1304 (75^th percentile). Compared to similar schools, the submitted SAT scores are relatively competitive and high (above the national average) at MSU.

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in SAT scores at Michigan State University since 2013.

Year	Total			Math			Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Year	25^th	50^th	75^th	25^th	50^th	75^th	25^th	50^th	75^th
2013-14	970	1,120	1,270	550	620	690	420	500	580
2014-15	970	1,120	1,270	540	615	690	430	505	580
2015-16	980	1,120	1,260	530	605	680	450	515	580
2016-17	990	1,125	1,260	540	605	670	450	520	590
2017-18	1,100	1,210	1,320	550	610	670	550	600	650
2018-19	1,110	1,210	1,310	550	605	660	560	605	650
2019-20	1,100	1,210	1,320	550	610	670	550	600	650
2020-21	1,100	1,200	1,300	550	605	660	550	595	640
2021-22	1,100	1,210	1,320	550	610	670	550	600	650
2022-23	1,160	1,260	1,360	580	630	690	580	630	670
2023-24	1,150	1,250	1,350	570	620	680	580	630	670
Average	1066	1185	1304	551	612	675	515	573	628

Michigan State University SAT Score Trends Chart

Michigan State University SAT Math Score Trends Chart

Michigan State University SAT EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) Trends Chart

ACT Scores Over Time

The 2024 ACT score is 28 at MSU. Over the past 12 years, the average ACT score of the last 12 years is 24 (25^th percentile) and 29 (75^th percentile). Compared to similar schools, the submitted ACT scores are relatively competitive and high (above the national average) at MSU.

The following table and chart show the changes in ACT scores at Michigan State University since 2013.

Year	Composite			English			Math
Year	25^th	50^th	75^th	25^th	50^th	75^th	25^th	50^th	75^th
2013-14	23	26	28	23	26	29	23	26	28
2014-15	23	26	28	23	26	29	23	26	28
2015-16	23	26	28	23	26	29	23	26	28
2016-17	24	27	29	23	27	30	23	26	28
2017-18	23	26	28	22	26	29	23	26	28
2018-19	23	26	29	23	27	30	23	26	28
2019-20	23	26	29	23	27	31	23	26	28
2020-21	23	26	29	22	26	30	22	25	28
2021-22	23	26	29	22	26	30	22	25	28
2022-23	25	28	31	24	28	32	24	27	29
2023-24	26	28	31	26	30	33	24	27	30
Average	24	26	29	23	27	30	23	26	28

Michigan State University ACT Score Trends Chart

Michigan State University ACT Math Score Trends Chart

Michigan State University ACT English Trends Chart

Most Searched Michigan Colleges (last 30 days)

4-Year Colleges

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Public, four-years | Ann Arbor
Michigan State University Public, four-years | East Lansing
Hillsdale College Private, four-years | Hillsdale
Kettering University Private, four-years | Flint
Wayne State University Public, four-years | Detroit
Central Michigan University Public, four-years | Mount Pleasant
Western Michigan University Public, four-years | Kalamazoo
Oakland University Public, four-years | Rochester Hills
Ferris State University Public, four-years | Big Rapids
Grand Valley State University Public, four-years | Allendale

compare schools

Graduate

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Public, four-years | Ann Arbor
Michigan State University Public, four-years | East Lansing
Western Michigan University Public, four-years | Kalamazoo
Michigan Technological University Public, four-years | Houghton
Oakland University Public, four-years | Rochester Hills
Grand Valley State University Public, four-years | Allendale
Eastern Michigan University Public, four-years | Ypsilanti
Lawrence Technological University Private, four-years | Southfield
Hillsdale College Private, four-years | Hillsdale
Wayne State University Public, four-years | Detroit

compare schools

Online Schools

University of Michigan-Dearborn Public, four-years | Dearborn
Wayne State University Public, four-years | Detroit
University of Michigan-Flint Public, four-years | Flint
Michigan State University Public, four-years | East Lansing
Eastern Michigan University Public, four-years | Ypsilanti
Saginaw Valley State University Public, four-years | University Center
Davenport University Private, four-years | Grand Rapids
Northwood University Private, four-years | Midland
Oakland University Public, four-years | Rochester Hills
Adrian College Private, four-years | Adrian

compare schools

Trade Schools

Paul Mitchell the School-Michigan Private, Less than 2-years | Sterling Heights
Irene's Myomassology Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Southfield
Douglas J Aveda Institute Private, 2-4 years | East Lansing
Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe Private, Less than 2-years | Monroe
Twin City Beauty College Private, Less than 2-years | Saint Joseph
L'esprit Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Canton
Michigan College of Beauty-Troy Private, Less than 2-years | Troy
Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton Private, Less than 2-years | Brighton
Ross Medical Education Center-Portage Private, Less than 2-years | Portage
P&A Scholars Beauty School Private, Less than 2-years | Detroit

compare schools