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Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan

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Overview

Student Population
7,008
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

Located in Houghton, Michigan, Michigan Technological University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 8,041 prospective students applied, and 6,895 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,479 enrolled in the school.  6,284 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 724 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $16,654 plus fees of $312. Michigan Tech is ranked 234 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10
Overall
8/10
Academics
7/10
Resources
8/10
Outcomes
9/10
Value

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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Difficult
Michigan Technological University overview
SAT 1130/1335
ACT 25/31
GPA 3.78
Applications Accepted
85.7% 
Michigan Technological University overview
Applications Due Apr 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Michigan Resident Tuition
$16,654
In State Costs for Michigan Technological University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$312
Room and Board $11,655
Budget for Other Expenses$2,389
Total One Year Cost$32,210
Out of State Resident Tuition
$37,800
Out of State Costs for Michigan Technological University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$312
Room and Board $11,655
Budget for Other Expenses$2,389
Total One Year Cost$53,356

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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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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171128 IPEDS survey data for Michigan Technological University.

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