
Michigan Technological University
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$17,339
Avg in-state tuition
$38,082
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Houghton, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,640, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The university offers 63 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 72%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $17,339, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $38,082.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
70% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
86% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
72% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-30
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1160-1350
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards7k
Students enrolled
49%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
80%
Non-U.S. Citizen
9%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
2%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
2%
Black
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
29%
Socio-economic diversity
21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
12
Total Online Enrollment
3,399
Percent of Programs Online
92% On-campus
8% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 17% online
Master's 20% online
Doctorate 3% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $17,339 | $38,082 |
Graduate | $21,744 | $21,744 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $11,314 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,399 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,314 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,399 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,399 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $32,252 | $52,995 |
Off-campus without family | $32,252 | $52,995 |
Off-campus with family | $20,938 | $41,681 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
90%
State Grant Aid
23%
Institution Grant Aid
95%
Pell Grant
21%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debt after graduation
$54k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Ice Hockey
- Other Sports
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Physiology
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
International and Intercultural Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Scientific Communication
BA
MA
DOC
International and Intercultural Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Scientific Communication
BA
MA
DOC
International and Intercultural Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Scientific Communication
BA
MA
DOC
International and Intercultural Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Scientific Communication
BA
MA
DOC
4Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
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