School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Michigan Technological University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Houghton, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,903, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 53%. The university offers 69 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 69%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $18,074, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $41,022.
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Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile25-31
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1120-1330
8k
Students enrolled
13%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
67%
Unknown
4%
Black
1%
Hispanic
2%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
19% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
24
930
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.13% online, 87% on-campus.
86% On-campus
14% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate Certificate38% online
Master's21% online
Doctorate7% online
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $18,074 | $41,022 |
Graduate | $24,669 | $24,669 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $12,774 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,292 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,774 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,292 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,292 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $33,340 | $56,288 |
Off-campus without family | $33,340 | $56,288 |
Off-campus with family | $20,566 | $43,514 |
Federal Grant Aid
21%
State Grant Aid
19%
Institution Grant Aid
97%
Pell Grant
19%
$25k
Average student debtafter graduation
$54k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
4 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services. | |||
5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
6 | Engineering. | |||
7 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
9 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
10 | History. | |||
11 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
13 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
15 | Physical Sciences. | |||
16 | Psychology. | |||
17 | Social Sciences. | |||
18 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.