Updated 2026

Michigan State University GPA Requirements 2026

East Lansing, Michigan, United States · Public · QS World Ranking #152

Minimum GPA Required

3.40

Average Admitted GPA

3.58

Acceptance Rate

84.0%

QS World Ranking

#152

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Test Score Ranges

SAT (middle 50%)

N/A

ACT (middle 50%)

N/A

Popular Programs

  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Nursing
  • Communications

Admissions Notes

Rolling admissions with holistic review.

Test-optional; Broad College of Business competitive.

Similar Universities

Explore alternatives with comparable GPA requirements in United States.

Penn State University

University Park, United States

PublicQS #89

Min GPA

3.40

Avg GPA

3.60

Acceptance rate: 52.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.60 / 4.0
Purdue University

West Lafayette, United States

PublicQS #89

Min GPA

3.55

Avg GPA

3.72

Acceptance rate: 53.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.72 / 4.0
Ohio State University

Columbus, United States

PublicQS #208

Min GPA

3.50

Avg GPA

3.68

Acceptance rate: 53.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.68 / 4.0
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This page summarizes published GPA-related admissions indicators for Michigan State University on a 4.0 scale. Minimum GPA is a floor many applicants should clear; average admitted GPA reflects the middle of a competitive pool and is usually higher.

GPA is only one part of holistic review. Test scores (where used), essays, recommendations, coursework rigor, and program capacity also matter. Always confirm requirements on the school’s official admissions site before applying — published averages change by year and campus.

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