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Michigan Technological University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Houghton, MI

$17,339

Avg in-state tuition

$38,082

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Michigan Technological University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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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.

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.

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ACT 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.

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7k

Students enrolled

49%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

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

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

92% On-campus

8% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 17% online

Master's Check Bold 20% online

Doctorate Check Bold 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

Federal Grant Aid $1,764
State Grant Aid $5,491
Institution Grant Aid $11,508
Pell Grant Aid $4,858

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

Men Women
  • Ice Hockey
  • Other Sports
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC