About Michigan State University. Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI reports an overall acceptance rate of 84.8%, an SAT middle 50% of 1100–1310, a class size of 9,829, and a yield of 21.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Big Ten flagship with $720M+ in research funding. Known for education, engineering, and supply chain management programs. Very large campus with 43K+ undergrads.