Michigan State University College of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    26.02% Michigan State University College of Law Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at Michigan State University College of Law is 26.02% for the 2025-2026 admission. 1,526 students applied and 397 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 150 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 37.78%.
    You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Michigan State University College of Law Admission Trends page.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for Michigan State University College of Law

    Compared to law schools in U.S., Michigan State University College of Law's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, Michigan State University College of Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 29%.
    You can compare Michigan State University College of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
    Michigan State University College of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Michigan State University College of Law26.02%37.78%150500
    All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
    Public34.52%34.44%184668
    Private37.29%32.17%236791
    Michigan Law Schools29%40.12%219650
    Public17.50%43.05%226753
    Private40.11%37.18%211547
    Michigan State University College of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Michigan State University College of Law is 162 and GPA is 3.73 over 150 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Michigan State University College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Michigan, Michigan State University College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
    You can compare Michigan State University College of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 162 and the 25th percentile is 157. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.86 and the 25th percentile is 3.39.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Michigan State University College of Law1623.73
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    Michigan Law Schools1613.65
    Public1673.86
    Private1553.45
    Michigan State University College of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021153156158
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    2024157159161
    2025157160162
    2026158162164
    Michigan State University College of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20213.333.563.74
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    20233.153.523.76
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    Michigan State University College of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Michigan State University College of Law is March 7, 2026 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Michigan State University College of Law' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to Michigan State University College of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
    Regular Decision Deadline2026-03-07
    Admission Contact
    Phone517-432-0222
    Emailadmiss@law.msu.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.msu.edu/admissions/index.html
    Application Requirementshttps://www.law.msu.edu/admissions/instructions-toolkit.html
    CAS Report
    • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
    • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
    LSAT Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • GRE may be not accepted.
    Transcripts
      Personal Statement
      • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
      Résumé
      • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
      Letters Of Recommendation
      • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
      • May require right of access to recommendations.
      Supplemental Addenda
        Data Source: https://www.law.msu.edu/admissions/instructions-toolkit.html
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