Public university in East Lansing, United States

Michigan State University Admission Requirements 2027

Michigan State University is a large public land grant research university in East Lansing, Michigan. It reviews international freshman applications on the same timeline as domestic applicants, with a November 1 early action date and an April 1 final deadline, and accepts TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or MELAB for English proficiency.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
1 Nov 2026
Fall 2027, Bachelor, early, 55 days left
Tuition
$45,040
per year
English test
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 79, DET 110
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
$75

Requirements

Bachelor

International freshman applicants should submit a complete application, including all required materials, by November 1 for early action: an initial decision by January 15 and full consideration for scholarships. The university continues to accept applications on a rolling basis until April 1, but recommends applying by November 1 because qualified applicants have exceeded available space in recent admission cycles. MSU is test optional for the SAT and ACT but requires English proficiency proof from applicants whose first language is not English.

Documents

  • Common Application or MSU's own application
  • Official secondary school transcripts
  • English proficiency test score (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test or MELAB)
  • USD 75 application fee
  • Financial documentation, requested after admission for the I-20

How to apply

  1. Apply by November 1 for early action (decision by January 15, full scholarship consideration) or by April 1 for the final rolling deadline.
  2. Submit official transcripts and, for applicants whose first language is not English, an accepted English proficiency score (MSU's TOEFL code is 1465).
  3. Pay the USD 75 application fee.
  4. Receive an admission decision.
  5. If admitted, submit financial certification to receive the I-20 and apply for an F-1 student visa.
Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/international
  2. https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/international/language-requirements
  3. https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/international/dates-and-deadlines
  4. https://controller.msu.edu/student-accounts/tuition-rates-by-semester/nonresident-undergrad-fall-spring
  5. https://reg.msu.edu/academicprograms/Print.aspx?Section=415