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Michigan State University Score Requirements
Michigan State University has a TOEFL average score of 100, with a 25th percentile of 100 and a 75th percentile of 100. The average SAT score is 1215, with a range from 1100 at the 25th percentile to 1310 at the 75th percentile; 52% of students submit SAT scores. Their ACT scores range from 24 (25th percentile) to 30 (75th percentile), though the average ACT score is not disclosed, with only 8% of applicants submitting it. The unweighted GPA average is 3.74, with a 25th percentile of 3.6 and a 75th percentile of 3.9. The average IB score is 34, ranging from 31 to 37.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Michigan State University reports an unweighted GPA for undergraduate admissions, with an average of 3.74. The 25th percentile GPA stands at 3.6, while the 75th percentile GPA is 3.9. Data for weighted GPA metrics is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1100-1310
Average: 1215
Submitting SAT: 52%
Math: 550-660
Reading: 550-660
Michigan State University reports an average SAT score of 1215 for admitted students, with a 25th percentile score of 1100 and a 75th percentile score of 1310. The SAT Math section has a 25th percentile score of 550 and a 75th percentile score of 660, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section also shows a 25th percentile score of 550 and a 75th percentile score of 660. Notably, 52% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
24-30
Submitting ACT: 8%
Math: 22-29
English: 23-32
Reading: 24-33
Science: 23-30
Michigan State University has an ACT score range from the 25th percentile at 24 to the 75th percentile at 30. For individual components, the 25th percentile scores are 22 in math, 23 in English, 24 in reading, and 23 in science, with 75th percentile scores of 29 in math, 32 in English, 33 in reading, and 30 in science. Only 8% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Michigan State University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 100, with the 25th and 75th percentiles both at 100. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Michigan State University does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that colleges consider the highest scores across multiple test dates for admission decisions, but this practice is not permitted at this institution.
More DetailsRequires Testing
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Michigan State University is not test optional, meaning that standardized test scores are required for undergraduate admissions. The university does not allow self-reporting of scores, so applicants must provide official score reports. Currently, 52% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 8% submit ACT scores. The total percentage of applicants submitting scores exceeds 100% because some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
31-37
Average: 34
Michigan State University reports an average IB score of 34, with the 25th percentile at 31 and the 75th percentile at 37. For recommended subjects, students are advised to take Higher Level (HL) courses in Math AA, Biology, and Chemistry, along with Standard Level (SL) courses in English B, Psychology, and Global Politics.
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