School Information

71.0
Total Cost $23,093
Total Enrollment 7,136
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Michigan Technological University

http://www.mtu.edu
1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295
(906) 487-1885

Mission We prepare students to create the future. Vision Michigan Tech will grow as a premier technological research university of international stature, delivering education, new knowledge, and innovation for the needs of our world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Michigan Technological University, 95.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 80.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,789), and 54% receive loans ($6,650 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,121.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Michigan Technological University is $15,430 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Tuition Undergrad in State $11,348
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $23,618
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $23,093
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $35,363
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 5,049 people applied to Michigan Technological University. Of the applicants, 75.0% were admitted (75.0% male & 74.0% female ) and 36.0% accepted (38.0% male and 31.0% female)

Of the 5,930 undergraduate students at Michigan Technological University, 6.0% are part-time. A majority (95.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 36.0% of the 1,206 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     76.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     83.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     75.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     24.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     64.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     65.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline January 15th
Admissions Office Phone 906-487-2335
Admissions Office Email mtu4u@mtu.edu
Admissions Office Address Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend DriveHoughton, Michigan 49931-1295
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.admissions.mtu.edu/future_first_years/admissions_requirements/
Admissions Website http://www.admissions.mtu.edu/future_first_years/admissions_requirements/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.banweb.mtu.edu/pls/owa/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon

In order to be accepted to Michigan Technological University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Michigan Technological University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 700
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 620
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
Michigan Technological University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 33 10 4
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology 2
Bioinformatics 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 30 6 4
Ecology 2
Molecular Genetics 2 0
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 127 12
Accounting 0
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General 107 12
Construction Management 20
Finance, General 0
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General 0
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0
Operations Management and Supervision 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 27 2 5
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 23 2 5
Organizational Communication, General
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 2
Recording Arts Technology/Technician 2
Computer and information sciences and support services 73 5 0
Computer and Information Sciences, General 43 5 0
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 3
System Administration/Administrator 27
Education 2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
Engineering 0 609 98 31
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 41 0
Chemical Engineering 54 5 4
Civil Engineering, General 104 11 1
Computer Engineering, General 38 0 0
Computer Software Engineering 7
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 0 98 20 4
Engineering Mechanics 0
Engineering Physics 0
Engineering, General 9 3
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 19 14 6
Geological/Geophysical Engineering 7 2 0
Materials Engineering 23 1 4
Mechanical Engineering 203 42 12
Mining and Mineral Engineering 0 0
Surveying Engineering 6
Engineering technologies/technicians 22 49
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 15
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 4 15
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech 1
Engineering Technology, General 2
Industrial Technology/Technician 3
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 31
English language and literature/letters
Technical and Business Writing
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health professions and related clinical sciences 7
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 6
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD) 1
History 3
History, General 3
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1 4
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4
Mathematics and statistics 22 10 3
Computational Mathematics 0
Mathematics, General 22 10 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 12 0
Cognitive Science 0
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 12
Natural resources and conservation 40 14 9
Environmental Science 10
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management 4
Forest Sciences and Biology 9
Forestry, General 21 10
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 9
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 8
Health and Physical Education, General 1
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 7
Physical sciences 31 7 5
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 0
Chemistry, General 6 1 1
Chemistry, Other 1
Geology/Earth Science, General 2 4 1
Geophysics and Seismology 0 0
Physics, General 22 2 3
Psychology 15
Psychology, General 15
Public administration and social service professions 5
Public Policy Analysis 5
Social sciences 22 4 0
Anthropology 2
Applied Economics 1
Archeology 3 0
Cartography
Economics, General 3
Social Sciences, General 17
Visual and performing arts 1
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 1
Visual and Performing Arts, General 0
 
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