Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
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.
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Outcomes
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
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Rankings
Rankings for Michigan Technological University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#234 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#64 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#151 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1130/1335 |
| ACT | 25/31 |
| GPA | 3.78 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
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.