School Overview
Michigan Technological University, also referred to as Michigan Tech, MTU or locally as just Tech, is a public university located on a 925-acre campus in Houghton, Michigan, and is situated on a hill that overlooks the Portage Lake. Michigan Tech is nationally classified as a research university with “high research activity”. It was established in 1885 as a training school for mining engineers and was the first higher education institution in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Over the last hundred years Michigan Tech has gone through several named changes, each reflecting a transition or enhancement to its education offerings. Michigan Tech now offers over 130 degree programs and recently added several new engineering concentrations in technology, science, business and forestry. Michigan Tech comprises five academic colleges and schools. It was ranked 115th in the United States by U.S. News & World Report based on several factors including student selectivity, peer assessment and financial stability. It’s also been ranked by Princeton Review as one of the “Best in the Midwest” colleges.
General Information
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Admission Office 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, MI 49931-1295 (906) 487-2335 (888) 688-1885 Fax: (906) 487-2125 [email protected] Contact: Allison Carter Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, MI 49931-1295 (906) 487-1885 www.mtu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 6,034 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,365 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,923 Graduate enrollment: 984 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 75% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 82% |
College Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Arts – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bioinformatics B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Communications & Journalism Communication, journalism, and related programs B Communications Technologies Recording Arts Technology B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Networking/Telecommunications B Engineering Biomedical Engineering B Engineering Technologies Drafting and Design Technology C English Language & Literature Technical/Business Writing C Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities A Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Multi-/interdisciplinary studies C Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Michigan Technological University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (906) 487-1885 |
| Website: | www.mtu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.banweb.mtu.edu/pls/owa/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon |
| Address: | 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295 |
| Setting: | 33 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 7,252 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 66% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 6,911 (95% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $14,634 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $30,968 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 97% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $11,772 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Michigan Technological University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Michigan Technological University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 7 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Education | 3 | 1 | |||
| Engineering | 5 | 12 | 12 | 10 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 4 | 6 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 24 | 3 | 56 | 35 | 27 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Michigan Technological University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 | 5 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Michigan Technological University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $14,634 |
| Out-of-state | $30,968 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $17,632 |
| Out-of-state | $17,632 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 1,236 | 97% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,199 | 94% | $11,772 |
| Student loan aid | 771 | 60% | $7,682 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,949 | 87% | $10,917 |
| Federal student loans | 3,239 | 57% | $6,559 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Michigan Technological University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Michigan Technological University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 5,589 | 3,857 | 1,732 | Percent admitted | 100% | 76% | 78% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 25% | 26% | 21% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Michigan Technological University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 7,252 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,811 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,441 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Michigan Technological University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language (English Language English as a Second Language Program)
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