Overview
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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.
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Michigan Tech is rated within the top 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Michigan Technological University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#245 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#62 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#118 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1330 |
| ACT | 25/31 |
| GPA | 3.78 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $318 |
| Room and Board | $12,774 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,392 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,758 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $318 |
| Room and Board | $12,774 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,392 |
| Total One Year Cost | $57,706 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 56% |
| Business | 11% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7% |
| Biology | 4% |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171128 IPEDS survey data for Michigan Technological University.
Current students may use the Michigan Technological University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025