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Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan

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Overview

Enrollment

7,063
Michigan Technological University overview
Location Houghton, Michigan
Online mtu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Michigan Technological University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Michigan Technological University occupies a 925-acre campus in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, situated along the Keweenaw Waterway in the city of Houghton, approximately 100 miles northwest of Marquette. Founded in 1885 as the Michigan Mining School to support the region's copper mining industry, the institution has evolved into a public research university specializing in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The campus, characterized by a mix of historic and modern buildings, operates in a region known for significant annual snowfall and maintains extensive winter recreation facilities. Michigan Tech is recognized for its programs in mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, and computer science, while also offering specialized studies in forestry and environmental sciences that utilize the surrounding natural landscape. The majority of undergraduate students live in on-campus residence halls during their first year, and the university competes in NCAA Division II athletics, with notable strength in ice hockey competing at the Division I level.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

Michigan Tech is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
Michigan Technological University overview
SAT 1130/1350
ACT 24/31
GPA 3.78

Applications Accepted

93.7% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Michigan Resident Tuition

$17,296
In State Costs for Michigan Technological University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$318
Room and Board $12,058
Budget for Other Expenses$2,406
Total One Year Cost$33,278

Out of State Resident Tuition

$39,256
Out of State Costs for Michigan Technological University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$318
Room and Board $12,058
Budget for Other Expenses$2,406
Total One Year Cost$55,238

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$66,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

65% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Michigan Technological University students
Subject Percent of Class
Engineering 56%
Business 11%
Computer and Information Sciences 7%
Biology 4%
Natural Resources Conservation 4%

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Last updated February 24, 2024