What division is Michigan State?

Michigan State competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Big Ten.

What GPA do you need for Michigan State?

The average GPA at Michigan State is 3.6. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is Michigan State?

Michigan State has an enrollment of approximately 40,243 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Michigan State?

Michigan State has an acceptance rate of 85%.

How do I get recruited to play at Michigan State?

To get recruited at Michigan State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Michigan State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Michigan State

East Lansing, MIFBSBig Ten

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

40,243

Enrollment

3.6

Avg GPA

85%

Acceptance

82%

Graduation

90%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.6+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Michigan State is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Big Ten, located in East Lansing, MI. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Michigan State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.6

Graduation

82%

Acceptance

85%

Student:Faculty

17:1

Avg SAT

1,261

Retention

90%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$55,084

Coaching Staff87 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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Why this exists

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About Michigan State Athletics

Michigan State is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in East Lansing, MI, competing in the Big Ten. With an enrollment of 40,243 students, Michigan State offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Michigan State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Michigan State is 3.6. The school maintains a 82% graduation rate.

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