Michigan State SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1260

The average composite SAT score for admitted Michigan State University freshman is 1260 out of 1600. Michigan State students have the 245th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1260 is in the 83rd percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1160 to 1360

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1160 to 1360. The 75th percentile score is 1360 while the 25th percentile score is 1160.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Michigan State but we estimate it to be around a 1060 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 635

The average score for Michigan State students on the math portion of the SAT is 635 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 580 and the 75th percentile score 690.

Average SAT Reading Score 625

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 580 to 670 and the average score for Michigan State University students is 625.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Michigan State University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 88%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.72.

Can I get into Michigan State with a 1360 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1360 or higher is very competitive at Michigan State and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 93% or higher.

Can I get into Michigan State with a 1260 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1260 to 1350 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 88% to 93%.

Can I get into Michigan State with a 1160 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1160 to 1250 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 79% to 87% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Michigan State with a 1060 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1060 to 1150 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 78% chance of admission to Michigan State. SAT scores below 1060 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.