Michigan State University application deadlines for fall 2027

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Michigan State's regular decision is due Apr 1, 2027. Early action (Nov 1) has closed. Checked on admissions.msu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.

When is Michigan State due?

Closed

Early action

Was due Nov 1, 2026

143days

Regular decision

Due Thursday, Apr 1, 2027

Round	Deadline	Checked	Where we read it
Early action	Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (closed)	Nov 5, 2026	admissions.msu.edu
Regular decision	Thu, Apr 1, 2027	Nov 5, 2026	admissions.msu.edu

These dates don't close the application, but missing them can cost you money or a spot in honors.

Mon, Feb 1, 2027 Priority deadline: Feb 1, 2027. Checked Nov 5, 2026 on admissions.msu.edu

Michigan State is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.

When is the Michigan State University early action deadline for fall 2027?

Early action closed on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Checked on admissions.msu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.

When is the Michigan State University regular decision deadline for fall 2027?

Regular decision is due Thu, Apr 1, 2027. Checked on admissions.msu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.

Does Michigan State University require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?

No. Michigan State is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on admissions.msu.edu on Nov 2, 2026.

Where these numbers come from

Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Deadlines: admissions.msu.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Test rule: admissions.msu.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)