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Your chances of getting into Michigan Technological University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

86%
Admission Difficulty for Michigan Technological University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Michigan Tech is 86%.  Its admission rate is the 34th lowest in Michigan.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Michigan Tech and can you get accepted?

Michigan Technological University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 6,895 out of the 8,041 who applied were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 29 percent on standardized admission tests. Michigan Technological University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.78. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Check if you have the grades and scores to get into Michigan Tech and calculate your admission chance.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Michigan Technological University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.78 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1230 on the SAT
  • Score 28 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Michigan Technological University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 70% of students submitted SAT scores and 28% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Michigan Tech SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1130-1335

Applicants Submitting SAT 

70%
SAT Scores for Michigan Technological University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 560
SAT Math 25th 570
SAT Composite 25th 1130
SAT Scores for Michigan Technological University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 660
SAT Math 75th 675
SAT Composite 75th 1335
Average SAT Score 1230

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Michigan Technological University?

Michigan Technological University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Michigan Technological University score in the top 36 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1130-1335 and the average score is 1230.  Michigan Tech ranks #4 in the state of Michigan for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1230 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1232, you have around a 86% chance of being admitted. A 1232 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 92% chance of getting in.

Michigan Technological University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1335 and Above Good >92%
1232 to 1335 Avg + 86%-92%
1130 to 1232 Avg - 76%-86%
1028 to 1130 Reach 63%-76%
Less than 1028 Low <63%
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Michigan Tech ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

25-31 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

28%
ACT Scores for Michigan Technological University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 22
ACT Math 25th 25
ACT Composite 25th 25
ACT Scores for Michigan Technological University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 31
ACT Math 75th 31
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Michigan Tech?

Michigan Technological University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Michigan Tech regularly accepts students who score 25 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 22 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 25-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Michigan Technological University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >92%
28 to 31 Avg + 86%-92%
25 to 28 Avg - 76%-86%
22 to 25 Reach 63%-76%
Less than 22 Low <63%
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Michigan Tech GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.78

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Michigan Technological University?

You are required to have exceptionally good grades to get into Michigan Tech. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Michigan Technological University was 3.78 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily A- average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in Michigan for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.78 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Michigan Tech accepts 86% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Michigan Technological University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 28.61% Good
3.75 to 3.99 30.51% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 18.85% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.75% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 5.97% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 3.32% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

58.47% of Michigan Technological University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Michigan Technological University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 27.16%
Top 25% of class 58.47%
Top 50% of class 90%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Michigan Technological University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,080 4,961 8,041
Accepted 2,619 4,276 6,895
Acceptance Rate 85% 86% 86%
Enrolled 414 1,065 1,479
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 25% 21%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Apr 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Apr 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Michigan Technological University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Michigan Technological University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Michigan Technological University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Considered but not required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Michigan Technological University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Michigan Technological University often consider these colleges

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

FAQs

Does Michigan Technological University prefer SAT or ACT?

70% of students submit their SAT scores to Michigan Tech. 28% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Michigan Technological University?

86% of those who apply are granted admission to Michigan Tech. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Michigan Technological University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1130 and 1335. 70% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Michigan Technological University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 25 and 31. 28% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.